84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Firehawk 900 vs Yokohama Advan A032R — 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%)
76/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk 900 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Yokohama Advan A032R if dry 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)
Advan A032R leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk 900 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk 900 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk 900 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk 900 leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk 900 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 50 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk 900 leads by 48
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk 900 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk 900 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Firehawk 900 | Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 66 |
| Dry | 78 | 100 |
| Wet | 80 | 70 |
| Comfort | 90 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 40 |
| Handling | 85 | 85 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone Firehawk 900 is generally regarded as a reliable, balanced tire that offers commendable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its durability and comfort over rough road surfaces, the consensus is frequently tempered by reports of significant road noise, particularly with run-flat variants.
Pros
- Reliable wet and dry traction
- Strong durability and impact resistance against potholes
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, especially at lower speeds
- Run-flat variants may be unsuitable for certain vehicle suspension setups
- Dry grip performance can degrade noticeably as the tire ages
Observations
- Users operating on poor road infrastructure report high satisfaction with the tire's structural integrity.
- Owners of premium vehicles like the Audi TT have reported dissatisfaction with noise levels when using run-flat versions of this tire.
The Yokohama Advan A032R is a highly capable semi-slick tire that excels in dry track conditions, offering predictable handling and impressive lateral and longitudinal grip. While it performs reliably within its optimal temperature window, users should be prepared for rapid tread wear and a performance drop-off if the tire exceeds its thermal operating range.
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- Predictable and progressive grip characteristics
- Excellent traction during hard braking and cornering
- Surprisingly manageable performance in damp conditions for a semi-slick
Cons
- Short tread life, particularly under intensive track use
- Performance degradation when exceeding optimal thermal limits
- Limited longevity compared to street-oriented tires
Observations
- The tire is best suited for short-to-medium track sessions of 15 to 25 minutes to maintain peak performance.
- Users report that the tire remains effective for approximately 500 to 800 kilometers of track use before significant wear occurs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk 900 | B · Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Firestone
66
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Firestone Firehawk 900 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Yokohama Advan A032R if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk 900 scores 88 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk 900 scores 90 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Advan A032R scores 100 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Firehawk 900 scores 80 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Firehawk 900
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A032R
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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.