88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS vs Firestone Firehawk AS — 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
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.
VerdictToo close to call: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS and Firestone Firehawk AS are within 2 points overall. Falken Ziez ZE950 AS is stronger on snow, handling and comfort. Firestone Firehawk AS is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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 4
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 50 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 45 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 75 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Ziez ZE950 AS | Firestone Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 87 |
| Dry | 90 | 94 |
| Wet | 85 | 87 |
| Snow | 100 | 79 |
| Comfort | 100 | 94 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 92 |
| Handling | 90 | 70 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 Falken Ziex ZE950 AS is widely regarded as a high-value tire that delivers a premium driving experience without the premium price tag. Users consistently praise its ability to balance ride comfort and handling, making it a popular choice for drivers seeking an affordable upgrade for daily commuting.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise levels
- Responsive handling and cornering performance
Cons
- Limited tread life warranty compared to some competitors
- Potential trade-off between handling performance and longevity
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains the premium driving characteristics of luxury-oriented vehicles like the Infiniti FX35.
- The tire is frequently noted for its ability to improve or maintain ride quality on vehicles where handling and comfort are high priorities.
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 · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS | B · Firestone Firehawk AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 4 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 480 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
Falken
87
/ 100
Firestone
Too close to call: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS and Firestone Firehawk AS are within 2 points overall. Falken Ziez ZE950 AS is stronger on snow, handling and comfort. Firestone Firehawk AS is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 100 vs 79 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 90 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 92 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 100 vs 94 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk AS
More comparisons
Also compared with
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS also compared with
Firestone Firehawk AS also compared with
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.