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Firestone Multihawk review

The Firestone Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.

Relative score
78/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
16 reviews
Firestone Multihawk
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

78%
Would buy again 77%
Dry
Overall dry
86%
Corner stability
79%
Dry traction
86%
Steering response
79%
Wet
Overall wet
76%
Wet traction
76%
Comfort
Overall comfort
71%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
79%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Firestone Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
  • Reliable performance for standard family vehicles

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather traction
  • Reports of premature tread wear or structural issues
  • Twitchy handling on uneven or poor road surfaces
  • Susceptibility to punctures in some user experiences

Worth knowing

  • Highly recommended by owners of small hatchbacks and family cars like the Ford Focus and Nissan March.
  • Performance is noted to be less ideal for aggressive driving or high-speed maneuvers on bumpy road surfaces.
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