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Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 review
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, some report concerns regarding increased road noise and significant performance degradation in extreme summer heat.
Relative score
80/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
84/100
10 reviews
Road tests
70/100
14 published tests
Owners rate it 13.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
84%
Would buy again
84%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
70.4%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, some report concerns regarding increased road noise and significant performance degradation in extreme summer heat.
Pros
- Excellent traction and stability in wet, snowy, and icy conditions
- Strong tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable dry handling and braking performance in moderate temperatures
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly at higher speeds
- Poor braking performance and safety concerns in high-temperature summer conditions
- Potential for premature dry rotting or tread degradation in specific climates
Worth knowing
- Users across various compact vehicle platforms, including the Dacia Logan and Suzuki Splash, report consistent satisfaction with the tire's multi-season versatility.
- The tire demonstrates reliable performance for high-mileage drivers, with several users reporting over 20,000 miles of use while maintaining adequate tread depth.
Test results
14 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
16th of 30
Best: Wet Braking · 16th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 30 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
22nd of 37
Best: Dry Braking · 19th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 25th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 37 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 16
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wear · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 16 | |
| Noise | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 14th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 3rd of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 7th of 16 |
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
7th of 8
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd
Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Circle | 4th of 8 |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 9 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 16
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 15th of 16 | |
| Noise | 6th of 16 | |
| Value | 16th of 16 | |
| Wear | 16th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
10th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 9th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 35 |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
6th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
11th of 15
Best: Total Cost of Ownership · 2nd
Weakest: Abrasion · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 15 | |
| Noise | 12th of 15 | |
| Value | 5th of 15 | |
| Price | 9th of 15 | |
| Wear | 5th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
9th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 7th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 25th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 25th of 35 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 16
Best: Snow Traction · 3rd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 16 | |
| Noise | 15th of 16 | |
| Value | 6th of 16 | |
| Price | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 6th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
16th of 32
Best: Wet Braking · 15th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 32 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 14
Best: Snow Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 14 | |
| Noise | 11th of 14 | |
| Value | 3rd of 14 | |
| Wear | 5th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 31 |
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