Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL review
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Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL has a Relative Score of 44 out of 100 among summer tires. 136 owner reviews rate it 34 out of 100. 44% 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
34/100From 136 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 136 owner reviews found online.
The Federal SS595 Super Steel is a polarizing budget-oriented ultra-high-performance tire that is widely praised for its exceptional value and dry-weather grip but heavily criticized for significant road noise and inconsistent wet-weather performance. While many users appreciate its stiff sidewalls and longevity, a substantial portion of owners report that the tires become excessively loud and prone to vibration as they age, leading to a mixed consensus on their suitability for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent value for money and affordability
- Strong dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- Stiff sidewalls providing direct steering feedback
- Good tread life and durability for the price point
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise (often described as a droning or humming sound)
- Poor and unpredictable wet-weather grip and high hydroplaning risk
- Tendency to develop vibrations or uneven wear patterns over time
- Hard compound can feel 'wooden' or lack grip in cold temperatures
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles or those with sensitive cabin insulation often report the road noise as unbearable, sometimes mistaking it for failing wheel bearings.
- Drivers of high-torque or RWD performance vehicles frequently note that the tires struggle to maintain traction during aggressive acceleration, particularly in damp conditions.
- Some users observed that the tires appear to run wider than their stated size, which is appreciated for aesthetic purposes but can lead to fitment concerns.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
46th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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