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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 57 |
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 46 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 61 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 57 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 93 |
| Source | Firehawk GT | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
| Category | Firestone Firehawk GT | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 74 |
| Dry | 79 | 67 |
| Wet | 68 | 66 |
| Snow | 47 | 82 |
| Comfort | 60 | 77 |
| Noise | 55 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 92 |
| Handling | 78 | 50 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 receives a largely negative consensus from users, who frequently report unpredictable handling and poor traction in wet and icy conditions. While some users acknowledge the tire's longevity and quiet operation, the lack of feedback and sudden loss of grip significantly undermine driver confidence.
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk GT | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Firestone
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Firestone Firehawk GT if handling and dry matter most to you.
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 82 vs 47 on snow.
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 92 vs 58 on treadwear.
Firestone Firehawk GT scores 78 vs 50 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 77 vs 60 on comfort.
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.
