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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

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 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
6.1
4.7
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
182
146

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%

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