Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 finished ahead 2 times and the MultiSeason Gen 02 not once. The MultiSeason Gen 02 was stronger in wet, snow and value, the 4 SeasonDrive X5 in dry.
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
MultiSeason Gen 02
4 SeasonDrive X5
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
MultiSeason Gen 02
4 SeasonDrive X5
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Gap | 4 SeasonDrive X5 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry 4 SeasonDrive X5 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 132 | 8.7% | 120 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling mph | 59 | 2.2% | 60.3 | 0-1 |
| Wet MultiSeason Gen 02 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 146 | 0.2% | 146 | 2-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 44.4 | 1.3% | 43.9 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 10.94 | 4.6% | 11.47 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 43.2 | 9.1% | 47.1 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 8.8 | 17.6% | 10.3 | 0-1 |
| Snow MultiSeason Gen 02 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 87 | 8.6% | 95 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 434 | 6.5% | 407 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 33.2 | 0.4% | 33.4 | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 7.4 | = | 7.4 | 0-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 2.6% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 71.9 | 1.2 dB | 70.7 | 0-1 |
| Value MultiSeason Gen 02 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 39,240 | 3.4% | 40,576 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.74 | 16.5% | 9.27 | 1-0 |
| Abrasion g | 304 | 1.3% | 308 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Field | 4 SeasonDrive X5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P12 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P11 of 30 | P4 of 30 |
MultiSeason Gen 02 vs 4 SeasonDrive X5: your questions
Is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 or the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 finished ahead 2 times and the MultiSeason Gen 02 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 8.6 and the 4 SeasonDrive X5 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the MultiSeason Gen 02 or the 4 SeasonDrive X5?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 led 4 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The 4 SeasonDrive X5 led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.7% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 led 2 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 8/10 for the 4 SeasonDrive X5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 13 reviews and the 4 SeasonDrive X5 87% from 1.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.