Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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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 (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 97% compared to 70% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Firehawk Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | 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 5 Test winner2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 1,9 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Good | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 33.5 | 27.7 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 34.6 | 31.1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | |||||
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