67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone F590 vs Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 — 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
Tire B
Hankook
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
53/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Dynapro HT RH12 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HT RH12 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
F590 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 61 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| America's Tire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HT RH12 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HT RH12 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | F590 | Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone F590 | Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 76 |
| Dry | 69 | 81 |
| Wet | 59 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 53 |
| Comfort | 83 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 82 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 72 |
| Handling | 56 | 81 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 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 F590 receives a mixed reception, characterized by inconsistent performance in wet conditions and concerns regarding long-term durability. While some users appreciate its initial grip and hydroplaning resistance, others report significant safety issues regarding traction loss during acceleration and premature sidewall degradation.
Pros
- Effective hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
- Adequate dry grip for standard daily driving
- Reliable performance for basic commuting needs
Cons
- Poor traction during low-speed acceleration leading to wheel spin
- Premature tread wear and sidewall perishing
- Inconsistent wet weather performance causing safety concerns
- High rolling resistance despite being marketed as a fuel-saver
Observations
- Owners of smaller, low-horsepower vehicles like the Fiat Punto and Ford Fiesta reported frequent traction loss during standing starts.
- Long-term users noted that while tread depth may remain, sidewall integrity can fail after several years of use.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone F590 | B · Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 24 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 14/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 40,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 54 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Firestone
76
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 scores 81 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 scores 72 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 scores 81 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone F590
Tire B · Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
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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.