Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Premium2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Firestone (69%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4S and the Firehawk Sport were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Firehawk Sport has A rating.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
| Firestone Firehawk Sport
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| Dimensions | R18 - R23 | R18 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Exemplary2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 3- | 2 | |||||
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