In 2016 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the Firestone Multi Season at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with nine similar budget, mid-range and premium tyres. Also, experts included into the test reference winter and summer tyre for comparison of results.
Last place in Dry braking. The braking distance was: a) 6.9m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 8m longer, than summer; c) 0.4m longer, than winter.Last place in Dry handling. Firestone was: a) 2.9km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 4.2km/h slower, than summer; c) 1.1km/h slower, than winter.Last place in Wet braking among similar tires. The braking distance was: a) 5.9m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 6.2m longer, than summer; c) 2.4m shorter, than winter.Last place in Wet handling among all tires. Firestone was: a) 3.3km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 5km/h slower, than summer; c) 1km/h slower, than winter.10-11th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was: a) 12.5km/h lower, than the best a/s tire; b) 8.2km/h lower, than summer; c) 0.1km/h lower, than winter.6th place in Lateral aqua.Last place in Wet lateral handling. Firestone was: a) 0.37sec slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 0.62sec slower, than summer; c) 0.2sec slower, than winter.6th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was: a) 1.3m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 1m longer, than winter; c) 8.5m shorter, than summer.8th place in Snow handling. Firestone was: a) 2.6km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 2.2km/h slower, than winter; c) 31.4km/h faster, than summer.6-8th place in Snow slalom.5th place in Snow traction.4-5th place in Rolling resistance.Last place in Noise level test.8th place in Wear resistance.
Overall Firestone Multiseason review
According to the test results Firestone took last place and got an expert score “Conditionally recommended”.
Main conclusions:
The worst dry performance.
The worst results on the wet.
The lowest straight and average lateral aquaplanning resistance.
