87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
18 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone Firehawk AS vs Yokohama W.Drive — 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, comfort and treadwear. 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 AS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 98 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 77 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 71 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 55 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 77 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
W.Drive leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Firehawk AS | Yokohama W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 76 |
| Dry | 94 | 89 |
| Wet | 87 | 75 |
| Snow | 79 | 62 |
| Comfort | 94 | 77 |
| Noise | 90 | 81 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 78 |
| Handling | 70 | 71 |
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87
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 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 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.
The Yokohama W Drive presents a polarizing user experience, with performance heavily dependent on vehicle drivetrain and driving style. While many owners report excellent traction in snow and ice, providing a transformative winter driving experience, a significant subset of users—particularly those with high-torque rear-wheel-drive vehicles—report severe handling instability and safety concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and mobility in snow and ice conditions.
- Strong dry-road handling performance, often described as comparable to summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity when maintained at proper inflation pressures.
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for most users.
Cons
- Significant instability and lack of rear-end grip reported on high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Inconsistent performance on greasy or wet road surfaces.
- Reports of excessive road noise and harsh ride quality from some users.
- High sensitivity to tire pressure, leading to rapid wear if not monitored.
Observations
- Users of high-torque BMW models (535d, 335d) reported severe traction issues and fishtailing, suggesting a potential mismatch between the tire's compound and high-torque RWD platforms.
- Quattro (AWD) users reported high satisfaction, noting the tires provided reliable grip and durability across varied conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk AS | B · Yokohama W.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | High Performance Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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?
87
/ 100
Firestone
76
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 79 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 94 vs 77 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 92 vs 78 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 87 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Firehawk AS
Tire B · Yokohama W.Drive
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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.