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155-295/30-80 R13-22 384 sizes 2015

Firemax FM601

Firemax Tires Touring Summer

The Firemax FM601 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

3.6
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
54%
Wet Grip
43%
Road Feedback
49%
Handling
47%
Wear
34%
Comfort
58%
Buy again
25%
10 Reviews
44% Average
49,500 miles driven
3 Tests (avg: 45th)
Firemax FM601

Firemax FM601

Summer Budget
BETA
3.6 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
62.5
2x / 3 tests
Dry
60
1.8x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
61.3
6 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 1
Period: 2021 - 2024
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 10
Avg Rating: 44.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.24
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 44/55 2 metrics
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 49/44 2 metrics
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 43/53 2 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
3
Tests
45th
Average
43rd
Best
49th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16 • 2024
44th/55
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17 • 2022
49th/44
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2021
43rd/53
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80R13 79 T D B 69
14 inch
185/60R14 82 H D B 69
175/65R14 82 T D B 69
175/65R14 82 H D B 69
165/70R14 81 T D B 69
185/70R14 88 H C B 69
185/60R14 82 H D B 69
175/65R14 82 T D B 69
175/65R14 82 H D B 69
165/70R14 81 T D B 69
185/70R14 88 H C B 69
15 inch
195/55R15 85 V C B 69
185/65R15 88 T C B 69
185/65R15 88 H C B 69
195/65R15 91 V C B 69
195/65R15 91 H C B 69
195/65R15 95 T XL C B 69
195/55R15 85 V C B 69
185/65R15 88 T C B 69
185/65R15 88 H C B 69
195/65R15 91 V C B 69
195/65R15 91 H C B 69
195/65R15 95 T XL C B 69
16 inch
205/55R16 91 V C B 69
205/60R16 92 V C B 69
205/60R16 92 H C B 69
215/60R16 95 V C B 69
205/55R16 91 V C B 69
205/60R16 92 V C B 69
205/60R16 92 H C B 69
215/60R16 95 V C B 69
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Review Summary

Based on 10 user reviews

Across 10 reviews, the Firemax FM601 is rated poorly, with most drivers criticizing its wet grip, traction, and rapid wear. A few note acceptable dry grip for the price, but durability and safety concerns dominate. Overall sentiment is negative, with only one high-scoring review highlighting value.

Strengths
  • Low price/value for money
  • Decent dry grip when warm
Areas for Improvement
  • Very poor wet grip
  • Rapid tread wear/low durability
  • Poor overall traction and stability
  • Not cost-effective over time

Top 3 Firemax FM601 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Honda 1.8 VTi (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 4,500 spirited miles
great value for money
Helpful 820
March 10, 2025
Given 49% while driving a BMW 535xd (255/35 R20) on track for 0 easy going miles
Tires worn to legal minimum limit in less than 10 000 km.
I'v been using Chinese tires before. For example Triangle ones (drove 3 seasons, then sold the car and probably new owners is still using those).
But Firemax - never again.
Helpful 761
March 24, 2025
Given 47% while driving a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDci (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Not durable. Worn close to legal limit after 20000 miles (10000 miles on front axle and 10000 miles on rear axle) of day-to-day driving within 2 years. Better stick with mid range tires.
Helpful 645
February 24, 2025

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Latest Firemax FM601 Reviews

Given 27% while driving a Opel corsa b 160is (195/50 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,000 miles
I have the firemax 195/50/15.
Very soft everything puncture the tire.
On the wet road it doesn't grip
Helpful 124
December 3, 2025
Given 23% while driving a Lexus RX350 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 3,000 easy going miles
Worst tire ive ever owned. Worn significantly after 5000km. Traction control light comes on constantly with them under the mildest steering. Do not buy these
Helpful 904
May 5, 2024
Given 67% while driving a Audi a5 3.0 tdi quattro sport (255/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
A good cheap tire that will stick well in dry conditions once up to temperature. Doesn't shed water like a Michelin PS4 but you do realize this is a Firemax tire. An excellent tire if you need a set to last for a while without paying a Frenchman's mortgage. Adjust expectations accordingly.
Helpful 782
March 12, 2023
Given 27% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/55 R16) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
I was in a bit of a problem with cash needed to get some tires for mot. local tire company said these were high end of budget range. these are terrible tires i would never buy them again. slides in wet very low traction they squeal in dry conditions even at low speed around a roundabout but grip is ok wearing fast done about 3000 miles i would guess about 1/3 down on front. i drive a 1.0 ford focus so not a very fast car and can really tell these are poor on it. paid £280 for 4 tires which isn't a lot and yes they are budget but should have paid a few more quid and got a mid range tire.
Helpful 916
January 12, 2023
Given 43% while driving a Nissan Juke (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 6,000 easy going miles
Overall not to good. Slides in the wet it’s the worst budget tire I ever had. Mileage 6000 , dry fair. I do 30000 miles a year most Tiers I get 25000 to 26000 out of a Tiers. Working out the price. I would need 4 tiers to do the at least to do my 25000 two tiers that’s a cost £580 . Would be better to buy tow top of the range one. And save money cost £300. Do not buy is what I say.
Helpful 826
September 8, 2022
Given 10% while driving a (165/65 R13) on for 0 miles
Not worth the money perished after one year .
Helpful 834
June 7, 2022
Given 29% while driving a Toyota Avensis (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Thought I would try a set of cheap budgets on my car and ended up with these. They are a terrible tire. Traction control light would start flashing on my car when it never used to - that is in the dry too. Didn't even need to try particularly hard in order for it to happen! Bear in mind I drive a petrol Toyota Avensis, which is not exactly a powerful car. Do not buy these. If you do need to buy budgets because you are low on cash, there are better brands to get than these.
Helpful 949
March 10, 2021
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