Federal 595EVO review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 10% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 36 · 60 reviews analysed
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Federal 595EVO has a Relative Score of 47 out of 100 among summer tires. 60 owner reviews rate it 36 out of 100. 58% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
36/100From 60 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 60 owner reviews found online.
The Federal 595EVO divides opinion sharply, functioning as a budget-friendly ultra-high-performance tire that excels in dry conditions and light track use but struggles heavily in wet weather. While enthusiasts appreciate its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and low price point, others heavily criticize its poor wet traction, high road noise, and durability issues such as sidewall bulging or cracking.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and responsive turn-in handling
- Very affordable price point compared to premium competitors
- Stiff sidewalls providing good feedback and cornering stability
- Surprise performance for track days and sporty driving
Cons
- Alarmingly poor wet weather traction and high risk of hydroplaning
- Excessive road noise and lack of comfort as the tire ages
- Quality control concerns, including reports of weak sidewalls, bulging, and cracking
- Hard compound tendencies that can reduce grip when cool
Worth knowing
- Rear-wheel-drive performance cars and cars with high torque (like BMW 3-series and various tuned imports) frequently reported dangerous oversteer and loss of traction in wet conditions.
- Drivers mounting these on larger wheels (such as 18-inch to 20-inch setups) noted that the extremely stiff sidewalls made professional mounting and balancing difficult.
Federal 595EVO specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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