Tests – · none yet Owners 76 · 8 reviews
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Bridgestone Potenza GIII vs Firestone Firehawk 900 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 8 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Potenza GIII 75, Firehawk 900 74.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 77 · 7 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Potenza GIII +473Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 82 76 Potenza GIII: 60% × 73.7 (est.) + 40% × 81.8 = 77
Firehawk 900: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 73
No road tests of dry for Potenza GIII. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Firehawk 900. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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77
Wet
Potenza GIII +275Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 80 76 Potenza GIII: 60% × 75.8 (est.) + 40% × 80 = 77
Firehawk 900: 60% × 73.7 (est.) + 40% × 76.1 = 75
No road tests of wet for Potenza GIII. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Firehawk 900. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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67
Comfort
Firehawk 900 +976Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 67 79 Potenza GIII: 40% × 68.3 (est.) + 60% × 66.8 = 67
Firehawk 900: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 79 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Potenza GIII. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Firehawk 900. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison71Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 78 Firehawk 900: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 71
No road tests of noise for Firehawk 900. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Treadwear
Firehawk 900 +673Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 68 77 Potenza GIII: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 67
Firehawk 900: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Potenza GIII. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Firehawk 900. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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81
Handling (owners)
Potenza GIII +279Why this score
Source Potenza GIII Firehawk 900 Reviews found online 81 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza GIII | Firestone Firehawk 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 77 | 73 |
| Wet | 77 | 75 |
| Comfort | 67 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Potenza GIII
74
/ 100
Firehawk 900
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza GIII
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip with great road feedback and minimal squealing at the limit
- Reliable and confident wet-weather performance
- Good tread longevity and durability over high mileage
Cons
- Can be noisy during family trips or extended highway driving
- Performance in wet conditions can occasionally be perceived as average compared to its stellar dry performance
- Sensitive to precise tire pressure adjustments to achieve optimal comfort and performance
Tire B Firehawk 900
Pros
- Reliable and safe grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Good ride comfort and bump absorption on rough or uneven roads
- Attractive aesthetic appearance
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, especially reported with run-flat versions at lower speeds or with windows down
- Potential to receive older, pre-dated stock from retailers affecting rubber longevity
- Dry grip can diminish as the tire ages
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza GIII | B · Firestone Firehawk 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| UTQG | 180 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 42 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza GIII
74
/ 100
Firestone Firehawk 900
Too close to call: Bridgestone Potenza GIII and Firestone Firehawk 900 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Potenza GIII is stronger on dry. Firestone Firehawk 900 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Bridgestone Potenza GIII rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Firestone Firehawk 900 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Firehawk 900 scores 76 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk 900 scores 73 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza GIII scores 77 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza GIII
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk 900
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Potenza GIII or Firehawk 900?
Which is better in the wet, Potenza GIII or Firehawk 900?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 75 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza GIII or Firehawk 900?
Bridgestone Potenza GIII, 77 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Potenza GIII or Firehawk 900?
Firestone Firehawk 900, 76 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Potenza GIII or Firehawk 900?
Firestone Firehawk 900, 73 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology