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Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter review

The Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter is viewed as a competent, mid-range touring tire that provides adequate dry and wet traction for daily commuting. However, user consensus highlights significant disappointment regarding tread longevity and ride comfort compared to original equipment alternatives.

Relative score
52/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
54/100
1 review
Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter
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

54%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
74%
Dry traction
76.3%
Steering response
81%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Hydroplaning resistance
71.7%
Wet traction
75.3%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
53.5%
Light snow
59.3%
Heavy snow
51.7%
Ice
45.5%
Comfort
Overall comfort
60%
Ride comfort
75.7%
Noise
Overall noise
66.7%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
20%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter is viewed as a competent, mid-range touring tire that provides adequate dry and wet traction for daily commuting. However, user consensus highlights significant disappointment regarding tread longevity and ride comfort compared to original equipment alternatives.

Pros

  • Reliable dry and wet weather traction
  • Acceptable noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels
  • Suitable for daily commuting and standard touring applications

Cons

  • Premature tread wear and poor overall longevity
  • Inferior ride comfort compared to original equipment tires
  • Lower than expected value proposition due to replacement frequency

Worth knowing

  • Users operating these tires on small SUVs reported that while handling was sufficient, the tire failed to meet the comfort standards set by OE-fitted tires.
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