78
/ 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 SZ90 — 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.
VS
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
25 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 SZ90 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 68 |
| Dry | 74 | 76 |
| Wet | 84 | 67 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 60 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 68 |
| Handling | 74 | 69 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
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 SZ90 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a capable, high-grip performer and those who report significant issues with noise, uneven wear, and unpredictable handling. While some drivers praise its wet and dry traction, others cite concerns regarding stability and rapid tread degradation, suggesting inconsistent quality control or performance variability across different vehicle applications.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet surface grip
- Effective water displacement and braking performance
- Competitive price point
- Good longevity for some users
Cons
- Excessive road noise
- Rapid or uneven tread wear
- Unpredictable handling and stability issues
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning in certain conditions
Observations
- Users with sport-oriented vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper S, reported significant issues with aquaplaning and lack of confidence in wet conditions.
- Run-flat variants were specifically noted for a harsh ride quality and difficulty in achieving proper balance.
- Some drivers experienced uneven shoulder wear despite having proper wheel alignment performed.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
68
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk SZ90
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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.