Firestone WeatherGrip review
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The Firestone WeatherGrip is widely praised as an exceptional all-weather tire that delivers outstanding traction in snow, slush, and heavy rain, serving as a viable year-round alternative to dedicated winter tires. Users frequently highlight its comfortable ride and impressive value, though some note compromises in fuel economy, dry performance, and tread longevity due to the softer rubber compound.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
64/100From 24 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Firestone WeatherGrip specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews found online.
The Firestone WeatherGrip is widely praised as an exceptional all-weather tire that delivers outstanding traction in snow, slush, and heavy rain, serving as a viable year-round alternative to dedicated winter tires. Users frequently highlight its comfortable ride and impressive value, though some note compromises in fuel economy, dry performance, and tread longevity due to the softer rubber compound.
Pros
- Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
- Confident wet weather and rain grip
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Lower than expected noise levels despite the aggressive tread
- Great value and affordability
Cons
- Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
- Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
- Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
- Increased cabin noise reported by some drivers
Worth knowing
- A Subaru Legacy owner noted a significant drop in fuel economy, moving from 32.3 to 26.2 MPG after installation.
- A 1999 Honda Accord reviewer mentioned that the tires produced noticeable interior noise on an older vehicle.
- A Subaru Forester owner reported rapid tread wear down to 1-2 mm in about 37,000 miles.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires · 215/60R16
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 7th of 8 |
Source: Consumer Reports
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