Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4+ Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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The Michelin Primacy 4+ has shown to be a frontrunner among its competitors, ranking high across multiple tests and receiving a solid 77% rating from our experts. Its previous versions include the Michelin Primacy 3 and 4, though it has not been replaced by a newer model yet.
The Michelin Primacy 4+ is characterized as a summer, touring tyre produced by Michelin. It's been graded notably for its low exterior noise, and has ranked fairly in tests, securing the 5th spot out of 55 tyres in the Autobild test, the 2nd out of 19 in the Autoklub ČR test, and the 3rd out of 50 in the ADAC test. It's reported strengths include balanced performance on both dry and wet surfaces, environmental friendliness, and very high mileage. No particular weaknesses have been highlighted.
On the other hand, we have the Firestone Roadhawk which has received a touch lower rating at 59%. This Firestone variant does not have any known previous models to date, nor does it have a newer model that replaces it.
The Firestone Roadhawk, a product of Firestone, is a summer tyre that has performed decently in the same comparisons. In the Autobild test, the Roadhawk ranked 12th out of 55, and in the Autoklub ČR and ADAC tests, it placed 11th out of 19 and 20th out of 50, respectively. Its strengths lie in its good performance on dry surfaces, efficiency, lightness, and little wear. However, it has been critiqued for weaknesses on wet surfaces and its lower mileage.
In conclusion, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has consistently ranked higher and shown more balanced performance compared to the Firestone Roadhawk. It has displayed versatility and solid performance under diverse weather conditions, making it an excellent choice for drivers looking for a reliable tyre. The Firestone Roadhawk isn’t far behind though and has shown great specificity in performance, proving to be a suitable choice for those who encounter predominantly dry weather conditions.
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Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
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Mutual tests
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| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | ||||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 36,3 | 27,7 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 36,6 | 28,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 102,6 | 103,9 | 101,4 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,3 | 1,8 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | dobré | 1,6 | 2,3 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,7 | 2,8 | ||||
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