Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Federal Formoza FD2 review

Name: Federal Formoza FD2
Brand: Federal

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 23% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 49 · 65 reviews analysed

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Federal Formoza FD2 has a Relative Score of 55 out of 100 among summer tires. 65 owner reviews rate it 49 out of 100. 59% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

49/100

From 65 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 59%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

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Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 65 owner reviews found online.

The Federal Formoza FD2 is a budget-friendly tire that receives mixed to generally positive reviews for its exceptional value, impressive ride comfort, and remarkably low road noise. While many users appreciate its quiet performance and daily commuting capabilities, others note limitations in tread life, dry traction, and high-speed stability.

Pros

Exceptional affordability and value for money
Low road noise and quiet operation
Soft, comfortable ride quality that absorbs bumps well
Good dry grip and decent wet weather performance for everyday driving

Cons

Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
Subpar or dangerous traction under aggressive driving or high torque
Soft sidewalls can cause a less responsive or 'bendable' feel in corners
Occasional reports of balancing issues, vibration, or manufacturing defects

Worth knowing

Owners of smaller city cars like the Scion iQ frequently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction compared to factory tires.
Drivers of higher-horsepower performance vehicles (such as Mustangs, G8s, and modified Audis) caution against using these tires for spirited driving due to limited traction and quick wear under torque.

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

17th of 17

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

Federal Formoza FD2 specs & sizes

Specifications
Tread depth	11/32″
UTQG	420 A A
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	44 psi

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