P9 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire Test
Not recommended
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2017
4 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 averages a finish of 12th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 12thAverage finish
- 22%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
6 tests, 2010 to 2017
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 22%
Record by discipline
Where the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P8.5 of 9 | 6% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P8.5 of 9 | 6% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P8.5 of 9 | 6% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Firestone Firehawk SZ90. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Fulda SportControl
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Cento
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Sava intensa uhp
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental Sport Contact 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone firehawk S790 Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Firestone Firehawk SZ90 This tire | 6 | 0 | 12th | 22% |
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Successor | 7 | 0 | 12th | 46% |
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 (3 tests) and 22 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Road noise weakness in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 9 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 10 praise, 1 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling weakness in 2 of 3 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking weakness in 2 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry braking weakness in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
- Behavior at the limit weakness in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Even wear no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 22 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2017 2 tests
P8 of 9
Beat 13% of the field
2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test
Not recommended
2016 1 test
P12 of 16
Beat 27% of the field
2012 1 test
P20 of 50
Beat 57% of the field
2011 1 test
P14 of 14
Beat 0% of the field
2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test
While the Firestones unusual profile makes the tire look quick, it's unconvincing in both the wet and dry
2010 1 test
P11 of 17
Beat 33% of the field
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