Winter tire Updated September 2026

Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO review

Name: Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
Brand: Firestone

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Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 55 · 10 reviews analysed

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Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO has a Relative Score of 59 out of 100 among winter tires. In 9 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 10 owner reviews rate it 55 out of 100. 59% would buy it again.

Firestone is Bridgestone's mid-range brand, made in Hungary, Italy and Spain.

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

55/100

From 10 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

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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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.