Tests – · 1 test Owners 64 · 24 reviews
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Firestone WeatherGrip vs Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 24 + 35 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: WeatherGrip 65, Roadian HTX RH5 64.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 35 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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64
Dry
WeatherGrip +262Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 63 59 WeatherGrip: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 64
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 64.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 62
No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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69
Wet
WeatherGrip +366Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 69 64 WeatherGrip: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 69
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 66
No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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73
Snow
WeatherGrip +1063Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 75 59 WeatherGrip: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 73
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 63
No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
No road tests of snow for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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66
Comfort
WeatherGrip +462Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 63 55 WeatherGrip: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 62.9 = 66
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.9 = 62
No road tests of comfort for WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Noise
Level68Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 69 70 WeatherGrip: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.9 = 68
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 68
No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Treadwear
Roadian HTX RH5 +1065Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 55 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 55 65 WeatherGrip: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 55.1 = 55
Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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61
Handling (owners)
WeatherGrip +259Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Roadian HTX RH5 Reviews found online 61 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone WeatherGrip | Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 64 |
| Dry | 64 | 62 |
| Wet | 69 | 66 |
| Snow | 73 | 63 |
| Comfort | 66 | 62 |
| Noise | 68 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 61 | 59 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
WeatherGrip
64
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Roadian HTX RH5
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WeatherGrip
Pros
- Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
- Confident wet weather and rain grip
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
- Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
- Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
Tire B Roadian HTX RH5
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone WeatherGrip | B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | All-Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 49 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 7 | 7 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Firestone WeatherGrip
64
/ 100
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
Too close to call: Firestone WeatherGrip and Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 are within 2 points overall. Firestone WeatherGrip is stronger on snow, comfort and wet. Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 73 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 65 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 66 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 69 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
Tire B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
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WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 69 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 62 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 73 vs 63 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 66 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Roadian HTX RH5?
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5, 65 vs 55 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