78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Multihawk vs Nitto NeoGen — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nitto NeoGen — better wet and handling. Pick the Firestone Multihawk if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
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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)
NeoGen leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
NeoGen leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 20 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 67 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NeoGen leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Multihawk | Nitto NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 80 |
| Dry | 86 | 87 |
| Wet | 76 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 20 |
| Comfort | 71 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 73 |
| Handling | 79 | 83 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 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 Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Reliable performance for standard family vehicles
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature tread wear or structural issues
- Twitchy handling on uneven or poor road surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures in some user experiences
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of small hatchbacks and family cars like the Ford Focus and Nissan March.
- Performance is noted to be less ideal for aggressive driving or high-speed maneuvers on bumpy road surfaces.
The Nitto NeoGen is widely regarded as a capable performance-oriented tire that excels in wet conditions and offers responsive handling for enthusiasts. While it provides a sporty driving experience, users note trade-offs in tread longevity and road noise, making it better suited for spirited driving than daily commuting.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Responsive steering and sporty road feel
- Strong dry grip performance
- Aesthetically pleasing for enthusiasts
Cons
- Rapid tread wear under aggressive driving
- Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
- Conflicting reports regarding sidewall stiffness
- Limited performance in snow and cold conditions
Observations
- Users running 225/40R18 sizes reported poor grip performance in snowy conditions.
- Enthusiasts noted that the tire is popular for 'stretched' fitments due to its specific sidewall construction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Multihawk | B · Nitto NeoGen |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 23 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9.7/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Firestone
80
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Nitto NeoGen — better wet and handling. Pick the Firestone Multihawk if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nitto NeoGen scores 87 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Multihawk scores 80 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Multihawk scores 71 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NeoGen scores 83 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone Multihawk
Tire B · Nitto NeoGen
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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.