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 September 2026
Firestone firehawk S790 vs Toyo R888 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
37 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Firestone firehawk S790 and Toyo R888 are within 2 points overall. Firestone firehawk S790 is stronger on treadwear and wet. Toyo R888 is stronger on dry, comfort and handling.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
R888 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
firehawk S790 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 63 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 55 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
firehawk S790 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | firehawk S790 | R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone firehawk S790 | Toyo R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 64 |
| Dry | 65 | 77 |
| Wet | 65 | 60 |
| Comfort | 45 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 59 |
| Handling | 75 | 78 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 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 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 Toyo R888 is widely regarded as a high-performance semi-slick tire that offers exceptional dry grip and track-day capability. While users praise its ability to transform vehicle handling and provide confidence-inspiring traction, it is frequently criticized for significant road noise, poor comfort, and a high risk of aquaplaning in standing water.
Pros
- Phenomenal dry weather grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- High value-for-money proposition for track-day enthusiasts
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
Cons
- Excessive road noise often described as a 'howling' or 'wheel bearing' sound
- Poor performance and safety risks in deep standing water
- Low comfort levels unsuitable for daily driving
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on heavier vehicles or during aggressive track use
Observations
- Lighter vehicles like the MR2 and Mini Cooper report better tread longevity compared to heavier chassis.
- Users note that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to air pressure adjustments relative to ambient and track temperatures.
- Some users report that wider tire sizes (e.g., 255mm) can negatively impact steering progressiveness compared to narrower setups.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone firehawk S790 | B · Toyo R888 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
63
/ 100
Firestone
64
/ 100
Toyo
Too close to call: Firestone firehawk S790 and Toyo R888 are within 2 points overall. Firestone firehawk S790 is stronger on treadwear and wet. Toyo R888 is stronger on dry, comfort and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo R888 scores 77 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo R888 scores 55 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone firehawk S790 scores 65 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone firehawk S790 scores 65 vs 60 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone firehawk S790
Tire B · Toyo R888
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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.