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Federal 595RSRR review

The Federal 595RSRR is widely regarded as a high-performance, entry-level semi-slick tire that offers exceptional dry grip and competitive track capabilities for its price point. While users consistently praise its value and wet-weather performance, the consensus highlights significant cabin noise as a major trade-off for its aggressive tread design.

Relative score
66/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
71/100
7 reviews
Federal 595RSRR
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

71%
Would buy again 73%
Dry
Overall dry
93%
Corner stability
80%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
75%
Wet
Overall wet
55%
Wet traction
25%
Comfort
Overall comfort
48%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
62%
Handling
Overall handling
85%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Federal 595RSRR is widely regarded as a high-performance, entry-level semi-slick tire that offers exceptional dry grip and competitive track capabilities for its price point. While users consistently praise its value and wet-weather performance, the consensus highlights significant cabin noise as a major trade-off for its aggressive tread design.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip performance
  • High value-for-money ratio
  • Surprisingly capable wet-weather traction
  • Durable tread life for a semi-slick compound

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, often described as intrusive
  • Not suitable for daily driving comfort
  • Harsh ride quality inherent to the semi-slick construction

Worth knowing

  • Users report that the tire is well-suited for spirited road driving and dedicated track days, with longevity holding up well even under heavy usage.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a superior upgrade path for those transitioning from the previous generation Federal RS-R.