87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
18 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Firehawk AS vs Hankook Kinergy GT — 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
60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
24/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Kinergy GT if handling matters most to you.
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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)
Firehawk AS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 36 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 27
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Firehawk AS leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 50 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Kinergy GT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Firehawk AS | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Firehawk AS | Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 60 |
| Dry | 94 | 74 |
| Wet | 87 | 60 |
| Snow | 79 | 34 |
| Comfort | 94 | 66 |
| Noise | 90 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 52 |
| Handling | 70 | 74 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
60
/ 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 AS is generally regarded as a high-value, sporty all-season tire that offers impressive dry grip and handling characteristics. While many users praise its longevity and aesthetic appeal, there is a notable divide regarding its wet-weather performance, with some users reporting significant concerns regarding hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong dry traction and cornering stability
- Attractive aesthetic design
- High value-to-price ratio
- Responsive steering feedback and sidewall stiffness
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding hydroplaning in heavy rain
- Potential for tread cracking after extended high-mileage use
- Availability issues at local retail outlets
Observations
- Owners of RWD performance vehicles like the Ford Mustang and Infiniti G35 report high satisfaction with cornering and handling.
- The tire demonstrates robust durability on high-torque FWD vehicles, effectively resisting belt shifting compared to other brands.
- Drivers of heavy, body-on-frame sedans appreciate the increased sidewall stiffness for improved steering feedback.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk AS | B · Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | Grand Touring All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 480 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Firestone
60
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Firestone Firehawk AS — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Kinergy GT if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 79 vs 34 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 92 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 94 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Firehawk AS scores 87 vs 60 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Firehawk AS
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy GT
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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.