Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO review
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The Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO is viewed as a budget-friendly winter tire that excels in tread longevity and snow performance but struggles with consistency in wet weather conditions. While some users praise its durability and value, others report significant concerns regarding traction on damp or rainy surfaces and inconsistent road noise levels.
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
57/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 175/70 R13 | Amazon |
| 185/65 R15 | Amazon |
| 195/65 R15 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO is viewed as a budget-friendly winter tire that excels in tread longevity and snow performance but struggles with consistency in wet weather conditions. While some users praise its durability and value, others report significant concerns regarding traction on damp or rainy surfaces and inconsistent road noise levels.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Strong performance on snow and icy surfaces
- High value for the price point
- Robust sidewall construction
Cons
- Unpredictable grip on wet and damp roads
- Tendency for wheel spin during acceleration in wet conditions
- Inconsistent reports regarding road noise levels
- Potential for understeer in wet weather
Worth knowing
- Users reported positive experiences with ride comfort and noise levels on mid-sized sedans like the Skoda Octavia.
- The 195/65/15 size was noted for having strong sidewalls that resist deformation over multiple winter seasons.
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9 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
28th of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
23rd of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 European tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
10th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 42
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2010 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
12th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2010 European Winter tire Test Part 2 · 225/45 r17
8th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 195/65 r15
11th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
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