60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone TZ100 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — 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
Michelin
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | TZ100 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | TZ100 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | TZ100 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | TZ100 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | TZ100 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone TZ100 | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 83 |
| Dry | 71 | 93 |
| Wet | 60 | 86 |
| Comfort | 49 | 79 |
| Noise | – | 77 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 70 |
| Handling | 63 | 92 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 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 TZ100 receives a mixed reception from users, often criticized for premature side-wall wear and inconsistent noise levels. While some drivers appreciate the reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, many find the ride quality harsh and suggest that better performance alternatives exist at a similar price point.
Pros
- Reliable grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- Affordable price point
- Consistent performance for daily commuting
Cons
- Premature side-wall tread wear
- Harsh ride quality
- Excessive road noise on certain surfaces
- Lack of steering feedback
Observations
- Subaru Liberty RX owners reported consistent issues with side-wall wear despite maintaining proper tire pressure.
- Users noted that road noise can be misdiagnosed as tire-related when it may actually stem from mechanical issues like wheel bearings.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone TZ100 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Firestone
83
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 79 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 92 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 86 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 93 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone TZ100
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
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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.