76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Firestone Firehawk AS — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Firestone Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 87 |
| Dry | 74 | 94 |
| Wet | 84 | 87 |
| Snow | 52 | 79 |
| Comfort | 90 | 94 |
| Noise | 87 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 92 |
| Handling | 74 | 70 |
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76
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
The Firestone FireHawk AS is generally regarded as a high-value, sporty all-season tire that offers impressive dry grip and handling characteristics. While many users praise its longevity and aesthetic appeal, there is a notable divide regarding its wet-weather performance, with some users reporting significant concerns regarding hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong dry traction and cornering stability
- Attractive aesthetic design
- High value-to-price ratio
- Responsive steering feedback and sidewall stiffness
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding hydroplaning in heavy rain
- Potential for tread cracking after extended high-mileage use
- Availability issues at local retail outlets
Observations
- Owners of RWD performance vehicles like the Ford Mustang and Infiniti G35 report high satisfaction with cornering and handling.
- The tire demonstrates robust durability on high-torque FWD vehicles, effectively resisting belt shifting compared to other brands.
- Drivers of heavy, body-on-frame sedans appreciate the increased sidewall stiffness for improved steering feedback.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Firestone Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A | 480 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
87
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 79 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 92 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 94 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk AS
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.