Federal 595RSRR review
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Federal 595RSRR has a Relative Score of 42 out of 100 among summer tires. 66 owner reviews rate it 28 out of 100. 73% 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
28/100From 66 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 66 owner reviews found online.
The Federal 595RSRR is widely praised by automotive enthusiasts and track drivers as an exceptionally high-value, budget-friendly semi-slick tire that delivers phenomenal dry grip and impressive handling. However, users universally note that they are extremely loud during street driving—frequently compared to a small propeller airplane or mud tires—making them far more suited for dedicated track, autocross, or weekend toy cars rather than quiet daily commuting.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and cornering grip for the price
- Outstanding value and affordability compared to higher-end 200 treadwear alternatives
- Predictable and consistent performance on track days and autocross
- Surprisingly decent wet-weather capability for a semi-slick tire
Cons
- Extremely loud road noise that increases significantly with speed
- Not recommended for daily driving or long road trips due to cabin noise
- Some squirmy feedback or handling transition traits reported on specific lightweight setups
- Poor performance and lack of traction in freezing or snowy conditions
Worth knowing
- Lightweight track-focused cars like the Mazda Miata and Ford Fiesta ST highlight fantastic wear rates and heat-cycle durability under aggressive track use.
- Higher horsepower rear-wheel-drive platforms (such as the Nissan 350Z and BMW models) benefit significantly from the straight-line hook and cornering confidence at an accessible price point.
- Specific sizing observations noted that certain widths (e.g., 18" 275-width options) can run shorter in overall diameter than factory equivalents, noticeably altering vehicle gearing.
Federal 595RSRR specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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