Federal 595RSR review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 17% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 43 · 80 reviews analysed
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Federal 595RSR has a Relative Score of 52 out of 100 among summer tires. 80 owner reviews rate it 43 out of 100. 77% 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
43/100From 80 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 80 owner reviews found online.
The Federal 595RSR is widely regarded by users as an exceptional budget-friendly entry into the 200 treadwear semi-slick category, offering phenomenal dry grip and stiff sidewalls that significantly enhance steering response. While reviewers praise its high value, progressive nature, and surprising durability for track and spirited street driving, common drawbacks include high road noise, mediocre wet-weather performance after initial wear, and a need for heat to unlock maximum grip.
Pros
- Phenomenal dry grip and traction comparable to much more expensive tires
- Stiff sidewalls providing excellent steering response and cornering precision
- Exceptional value for money, offering high performance at a fraction of premium brand costs
- Predictable and progressive breakaway limits, inspiring confidence on track and road
- Better-than-expected tread life and durability for a low treadwear semi-slick compound
Cons
- High levels of road noise and drone, often described as sounding like a bad wheel bearing
- Subpar wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance, especially as the tread wears down
- Requires heat to reach optimal operating temperatures and grip levels
- Stiff construction and hard compound reduce ride comfort and compliance on rough roads
- Some reports of tread cracking or splitting along the molding lines
Worth knowing
- Users running high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive sedans and sports cars noted that the tires can still easily spin in lower gears, requiring careful power management.
- Reviewers noted that specific sizing (such as the 225/45-17) featured a shallower initial tread depth, leading to notably faster wear compared to other sizes like the 235/45-17.
- Drivers of lightweight FWD and RWD platform cars (like Miatas, Civics, and 240SXs) reported the most balanced handling improvements and value.
Federal 595RSR specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 220 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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