74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
67/100
108 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza T001 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 T001 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Turanza T001 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza T001 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 67 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza T001 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 69 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 68 |
| Dry | 79 | 76 |
| Wet | 88 | 67 |
| Comfort | 72 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 68 |
| Handling | 67 | 69 |
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74
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 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 T001 receives a polarized reception from users, often serving as a divisive factory-fitted tire. While many drivers appreciate its dry-weather handling, steering feedback, and comfort, a significant portion of the user base reports concerns regarding inconsistent wet-weather performance and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Solid dry-weather grip and handling
- Responsive steering feedback
- Generally comfortable ride quality
- Good value for money at certain price points
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- Rapid and uneven tread wear reported by many users
- High road noise levels on certain surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures and sidewall softness
Observations
- Users with FWD vehicles frequently report understeer and rapid front-tire wear compared to rear-axle longevity.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-performance driving styles noted significantly lower mileage expectations than the tire's touring classification suggests.
- Some users on 17-inch and larger wheels noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on imperfect road surfaces.
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 T001 | B · Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
68
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T001 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 88 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 72 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 68 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 79 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T001
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.