Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2
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 (84%) than Firestone (69%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.
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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. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Highly recommended2. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet performance
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry steering response
Dry lane changing
Dry performance
Offroad
(Overall rating)Grass traction
Gravel traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
