55
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
41/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone All Season vs Kumho KL33 — Compared (May 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
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho KL33 — better comfort, dry and wet. 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)
KL33 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
KL33 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 58 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
KL33 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
KL33 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
KL33 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | All Season | KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone All Season | Kumho KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 66 |
| Dry | 59 | 73 |
| Wet | 51 | 65 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 49 | 73 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 59 |
| Handling | 59 | 65 |
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Headline score
55
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Kumho KL33 presents a polarizing ownership experience, often serving as an OEM choice that delivers competent dry-weather performance and comfort when new. However, the consensus is significantly marred by reports of premature tread degradation, including chunking and delamination, alongside inconsistent long-term durability and poor manufacturer warranty support.
Pros
- Strong initial dry traction and braking performance
- Competitive price point offering good value for money
- Generally comfortable and quiet ride quality when new
- Satisfactory handling characteristics for standard suburban driving
Cons
- Significant reports of tread block chipping, chunking, and premature wear
- Concerns regarding structural integrity and potential delamination
- Increased road noise as the tire reaches mid-life
- Unresponsive customer service regarding warranty claims
Observations
- Users on heavier SUVs and minivans like the Kia Carnival and Audi Q5 reported faster tread wear and lack of cornering feedback.
- Drivers of diesel-powered SUVs noted better longevity and satisfaction compared to those with gasoline-powered or luxury-segment vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone All Season | B · Kumho KL33 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 62 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
55
/ 100
Firestone
66
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho KL33 — better comfort, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho KL33 scores 73 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho KL33 scores 73 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho KL33 scores 65 vs 51 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho KL33 scores 65 vs 59 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone All Season
Tire B · Kumho KL33
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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.