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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

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 (84%) than Firestone (70%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 3 and the Roadhawk were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
11.9
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
182
164

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2018205/55 R16View

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