Federal 595 RS-Pro review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 25% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 48 · 21 reviews analysed
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Federal 595 RS-Pro has a Relative Score of 56 out of 100 among summer tires. 21 owner reviews rate it 48 out of 100. 88% 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
48/100From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.
The Federal 595RSPRO is widely praised as an affordable, high-grip 200TW semi-slick tire that delivers impressive dry traction and good track-day value, though it receives mixed feedback regarding wet-weather performance and warm-up times. While many users appreciate its refined noise levels compared to predecessor models like the RS-RR, a few noted concerns over durability and fragile tread under heavy track use.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and traction once warmed up
- Great value and cost-effectiveness for track and spirited driving
- Quieter road noise compared to aggressive predecessors like the RS-RR
- Good wear characteristics and longevity across multiple heat cycles for many users
- Attractive directional tread design
Cons
- Requires time to reach optimal operating temperatures for full grip
- Limited confidence and performance in wet conditions
- Softer sidewall can reduce initial steering sharpness during quick transitions
- Occasional reports of premature tread separation or fragility during intense track sessions
Worth knowing
- Users running mid-engine setups noted that standard street driving struggles to bring the tires up to proper operating temperature.
- Drivers on 17-inch sizes (such as 215/40R17) experienced quick overheating and tread peeling during intense track sessions like Thunderhill West.
- Enthusiasts reported successful usage across a wide range of platforms, from classic Datsun and muscle cars to lightweight Hondas and European hot hatches.
Federal 595 RS-Pro specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 195/50 R15 | Amazon |
| 225/45 R17 | Amazon |
| 215/40 R18 | Amazon |
| 235/35 R19 | Amazon |
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