Firestone TZ300α – Tests & Review

Firestone TZ300α photo, test, review, ratings

Firestone TZ300A is a Premium Touring summer tire with a symmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
96.24 %
Dry braking
93.65 %
Dry handling
98.82 %
Wet performance
89.94 %
Wet braking
83.19 %
Wet handling
96.69 %
Rolling resistance
93.46 %
Noise
100 %
Wear resistance
90 %

Firestone TZ 300A Tests

2016 Autonavigator (195/65 R15)

In 2016 experts of the Hungarian Autonavigator have tested the at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 12 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires. In addition, the included into the test Michelin Crossclimate as All-Season tire for comparison of results.

Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
9-10th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.91m longer, than the leader.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
4-5th place in Dry handling. Firestone was 1.3km/h slower, than the leader.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
Last place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.75m longer, than the leader.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
4-5th place in Wet handling. Firestone was 0.6km/h slower, than the leader.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
2-6th place in Noise.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
8th place in Rolling resistance.
Firestone TZ300α test, review, rating
3-4th place in Wear resistance.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
8
14.33
+0.91
93.65%
Dry handling
4
50.2
-0.6
98.82%
Wet braking
13
16.3
+2.74
83.19%
Wet handling
4-5
38
-1.3
96.69%
Rolling resistance
8
22.46
+1.47
93.46%
Noise
1-5
62
-1
100%
Wear resistance
3-4
9
-1
90%

Test result: 6th place, “Good” expert’s score.

  • Good dry performance.
  • The longest wet braking distance but good handling speed.
  • Low noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.
  • Good wear resistance.

Firestone TZ300 Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2016 Autonavigator
Dry braking
93.65% 93.65%
Dry handling
98.82% 98.82%
Wet braking
83.19% 83.19%
Wet handling
96.69% 96.69%
Rolling resistance
93.46% 93.46%
Noise
100% 100%
Wear resistance
90% 90%

Similar tires from the test:

kris
AllTyreTests.com
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