Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 32 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Primacy 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 24 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.5 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 315 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 223 | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
💧 Wet: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.3 for the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 8.0 for the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or Michelin Primacy 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN appears in 8 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
