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 Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Multihawk — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 if comfort 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)
Multihawk leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Multihawk | Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 74 |
| Dry | 86 | 60 |
| Wet | 76 | 70 |
| Comfort | 71 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 80 |
| Handling | 79 | 73 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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 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 Sumitomo HTR AS P01 is generally regarded as a high-value tire that offers significant improvements in ride comfort and handling over factory-equipped options. Users report a noticeable reduction in road noise and enhanced braking performance, making it a well-received choice for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent braking performance
- Significant reduction in road noise
- Improved ride quality and handling characteristics
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Limited long-term tread life data provided in current reviews
- Lack of specific performance feedback in extreme weather conditions
Observations
- BMW 3-series owners reported a transformative improvement in overall vehicle feel and cabin quietness after installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Multihawk | B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Firestone
74
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Firestone Multihawk — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Multihawk scores 86 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 scores 83 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Multihawk scores 76 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Multihawk scores 79 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone Multihawk
Tire B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01
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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.