68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
25 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 vs Yokohama Advan A032R — 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
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk SZ90 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A032R if dry, handling and wet matter 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)
Advan A032R leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk SZ90 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Advan A032R leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk SZ90 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk SZ90 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 50 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk SZ90 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk SZ90 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan A032R leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk SZ90 | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 | Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 66 |
| Dry | 76 | 100 |
| Wet | 67 | 70 |
| Comfort | 60 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 40 |
| Handling | 69 | 85 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 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 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.
The Yokohama Advan A032R is a highly capable semi-slick tire that excels in dry track conditions, offering predictable handling and impressive lateral and longitudinal grip. While it performs reliably within its optimal temperature window, users should be prepared for rapid tread wear and a performance drop-off if the tire exceeds its thermal operating range.
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- Predictable and progressive grip characteristics
- Excellent traction during hard braking and cornering
- Surprisingly manageable performance in damp conditions for a semi-slick
Cons
- Short tread life, particularly under intensive track use
- Performance degradation when exceeding optimal thermal limits
- Limited longevity compared to street-oriented tires
Observations
- The tire is best suited for short-to-medium track sessions of 15 to 25 minutes to maintain peak performance.
- Users report that the tire remains effective for approximately 500 to 800 kilometers of track use before significant wear occurs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk SZ90 | B · Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
68
/ 100
Firestone
66
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Firestone Firehawk SZ90 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A032R if dry, handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 68 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Advan A032R scores 100 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan A032R scores 85 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 60 vs 50 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone Firehawk SZ90
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A032R
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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.