63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
56/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone firehawk S790 vs Firestone Firehawk SZ90 — 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
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
25 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk SZ90 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Firestone firehawk S790 if handling 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)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 76 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 67 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
firehawk S790 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone firehawk S790 | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 68 |
| Dry | 65 | 76 |
| Wet | 65 | 67 |
| Comfort | 45 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 68 |
| Handling | 75 | 69 |
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63
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 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 S790 receives a poor reception from users, primarily due to significant issues with directional stability and handling predictability. While the tire demonstrates adequate grip levels, the driving experience is described as exhausting due to constant steering corrections required to maintain a straight path.
Pros
- Progressive breakaway characteristics when grip is lost
- Adequate overall dry grip levels
Cons
- Poor directional stability and tracking
- High driver fatigue due to constant steering corrections
- Lack of ride comfort despite the profile specification
Observations
- Users transitioning from premium performance tires like Pirelli report a significant degradation in vehicle stability and handling composure.
The Firestone Firehawk SZ90 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a capable, high-grip performer and those who report significant issues with noise, uneven wear, and unpredictable handling. While some drivers praise its wet and dry traction, others cite concerns regarding stability and rapid tread degradation, suggesting inconsistent quality control or performance variability across different vehicle applications.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet surface grip
- Effective water displacement and braking performance
- Competitive price point
- Good longevity for some users
Cons
- Excessive road noise
- Rapid or uneven tread wear
- Unpredictable handling and stability issues
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning in certain conditions
Observations
- Users with sport-oriented vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper S, reported significant issues with aquaplaning and lack of confidence in wet conditions.
- Run-flat variants were specifically noted for a harsh ride quality and difficulty in achieving proper balance.
- Some drivers experienced uneven shoulder wear despite having proper wheel alignment performed.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone firehawk S790 | B · Firestone Firehawk SZ90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Firestone
68
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Firehawk SZ90 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Firestone firehawk S790 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 60 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 76 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone firehawk S790 scores 75 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 68 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone firehawk S790
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk SZ90
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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.