79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
10 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone MultiSeason vs Riken Raptor HR — 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
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Riken Raptor HR — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Firestone MultiSeason if snow 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)
Raptor HR leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Raptor HR leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Raptor HR leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Raptor HR leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Raptor HR leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason | Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone MultiSeason | Riken Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 83 |
| Dry | 80 | 90 |
| Wet | 75 | 79 |
| Snow | 88 | 61 |
| Comfort | 76 | 90 |
| Noise | – | 89 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 87 |
| Handling | 74 | 91 |
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Headline score
79
/ 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 MultiSeason is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-weather tire that excels in winter conditions, particularly on snow and ice. While most users praise its year-round reliability and impressive traction in adverse weather, some report inconsistent performance in wet cornering and varying levels of road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in snow and icy conditions
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable performance for daily commuting in varied climates
- Good dry road handling and stability
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather grip, particularly during cornering
- Reports of elevated road noise levels for some users
- Potential for premature tread wear depending on driving conditions
Observations
- Users living in hilly or rural areas report high confidence in the tire's ability to navigate ungritted, steep inclines.
- Drivers transitioning from premium summer tires noted a comparable dry-weather experience but observed a slight drop-off in wet-weather precision.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone MultiSeason | B · Riken Raptor HR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Grand Touring All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Firestone
83
/ 100
Riken
Winner: Riken Raptor HR — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Firestone MultiSeason if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone MultiSeason scores 88 vs 61 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Riken Raptor HR scores 91 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Riken Raptor HR scores 90 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Riken Raptor HR scores 90 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone MultiSeason
Tire B · Riken Raptor HR
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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.