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Firestone MultiSeason review

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.

Relative score
79/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
10 reviews
Road tests
56/100
2 published tests

Owners rate it 22.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Firestone MultiSeason
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 74%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
73%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
68%
Wet
Overall wet
75%
Wet traction
73%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
88%
Ice
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
76%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
74%

By road tests

55.6%
Dry Braking
22.2%
Dry Handling
22.2%
Subj. Dry Handling
22.2%
Wet Braking
33.3%
Wet Handling
33.3%
Straight Aquaplaning
33.3%
Curved Aquaplaning
33.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
33.3%
Snow Braking
77.8%
Snow Handling
77.8%
Snow Traction
77.8%
Ice Braking
55.6%
Ice Handling
55.6%
Inside Noise level
44.4%
Rolling Resistance
77.8%
Wear
66.7%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • 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.
Test results

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

21st of 27
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2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14

5th of 9
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