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Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

Replaces the Firestone MultiSeason

A winter-leaning, mid-range all-season tire with reassuring wet and snow performance and very low running costs, but notable compromises in aquaplaning and dry braking.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 13 owner reviews 75% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 11th average finish across 16 independent tests Latest: P12 of 15 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Snow Dry, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 13owner reviews
  • 251,500miles driven
  • 16professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

8.6/10

Better than 74% of all-season tires

  • High Confidence
  • 16 tests
  • 13 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests16 tests · 4 publications · 2020-2026 74% 87%
Owner reviews13 owner reviews · rated 78% 75% 13%
Combined 74% 8.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 74% 30% 16
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 47% 24% 16
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 71% 22% 9
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 69% 13% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 62% 7% 9
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 21% 5% 9

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 76% 16
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 74% 8
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 69% 8

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P12 / 15
  2. 2026 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P11 / 30
  3. 2025 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P16 / 30
  4. 2024 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P22 / 37
  5. 2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P8 / 16
  6. 2024 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test 235/55 R17 P6 / 8
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  1. 2023 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P7 / 9
  2. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P13 / 16
  3. 2023 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P10 / 35
  4. 2023 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 195/65 R15 P6 / 10
  5. 2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P11 / 15
  6. 2022 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P9 / 35
  7. 2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P13 / 16
  8. 2021 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P16 / 32
  9. 2020 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 14
  10. 2020 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 32

Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 averages a finish of 11th.

16 Tests
0 Test Wins
11th Average
6th Best
22nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test P12 of 15

The Firestone MultiSeason 2 shares twelfth place and is rated good. It is a reasonable budget option for snow, but its aquaplaning resistance and dry-road performance lag the leaders.

Weak: Dry Handling, Straight Aqua Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Every independent test of the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P12 / 15gut (Good)
20262026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 SetsAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P11 / 30
20252025 All Season 30 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P16 / 30
20242024 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P22 / 37
20242024 ADAC All Season Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16P8 / 16
20242024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire TestPromobil · 235/55 R17P6 / 8
20232023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P7 / 9
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P13 / 16
20232023 All Season Tire 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P10 / 35
20232023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire TestTire Reviews · 195/65 R15P6 / 10Tested by Tire Reviews
20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P11 / 15
20222022 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P9 / 35
20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P13 / 16
20212021 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P16 / 32
20202020 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P6 / 14
20202020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P6 / 32

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is projected to cost €11.38 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €284 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02€11.38
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range55 sizes available

155-255Width40-80Profile13-19Rim73-109 T-YLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 55 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 in the wet?
Across the 16 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stops 2.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 74/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the wet from 13 reviews.
How good is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 in the dry?
Across the 16 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stops 5% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 47/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 13 reviews.
How good is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 in the snow?
Across the 9 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stops 2.8% shorter than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 23% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 8 snow-traction tests, it is 1.9% better than premium rivals, 2.7% better than mid-range rivals and 21.2% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 71/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 in the snow from 13 reviews.
How good is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stops 1.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 69/100, and owners rate it 6.7/10 on ice from 13 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02?
Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02's rolling resistance is 0.8% higher than premium rivals, 4.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 5.8% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 (9)
How many miles does the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is expected to last around 30,996 miles (49,883 km).
What do owners say about the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02?
Across 13 owner ratings the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.7. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 82% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is projected to cost €11.38 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €284 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02?
Owners rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 8 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 18,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 replace?
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is the successor to the Firestone MultiSeason in Firestone's range.
What sizes does the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 come in?
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is available in 62 sizes, ranging from 155-255/40-80 R13-19.
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Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 10 reviews

Overall, drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 very highly, praising its confident all-season performance-especially strong wet grip, secure winter traction (including snow/ice), and good stability. Several users also report solid tread life and strong value for money, with many saying they would buy again. The most recurring downside is increased road noise, and a smaller minority report poor hot-weather/dry braking performance and faster aging after extended use.

What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 13 ratings

  • Owner score 78%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Handling 84%
  • Road Feedback 82%
  • Wear 80%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Wet Grip 78%
  • Snow Grip 74%
  • Ice Grip 67%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 74%

“Please avoid these tires if you live anywhere where summer temperatures usually go above 30 degrees Celsius. They simply cannot cope with the heat and they are literally dangerous when breaking in hot conditions...”

  • Volkswagen up!
  • 7,000 miles
Read full review → 980 found this helpful
Most critical 60%

“Used in multiple road conditions and seasons, can't say I am really displeased about them, they are fine for the price, decent grip and pretty good fuel economy. During rain you can really estimate the limits of the...”

  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI
  • 18,000 miles
Read full review → 16 found this helpful
Longest term 87%

“Three years on .18.000 miles still have plenty of tread ,only complaint is the tire noise,very good in the wet, grips the road with no problems.braking in the dry also very good.as for icy conditions. I not had any...”

  • Suzuki Splash 1.2 GL Model 2015
  • 18,000 miles
Read full review → 1,041 found this helpful

All 11 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 reviews

Score spread across 11 written reviews
60%
Member
Initial Impressions

Used in multiple road conditions and seasons, can't say I am really displeased about them, they are fine for the price, decent grip and pretty good fuel economy. During rain you can really estimate the limits of the tire and the car, however these tires are not suited for heavy winter weather, such as ice or snow, the tire, despite its tread, is struggling to find grip and getting the car rolling is quite a difficult task and at medium to low speeds, during said conditions, the car becomes unstable; didn't have enough courage to go faster as the car was feeling like a sled.

Overall they are pretty good if where you live it doesn't snow a lot, they can handle cold temperatures and rain completely fine and summer driving (you must pay attention to braking distances during summer as the tire becomes really soft), as long as you don't overplay your hand too much. Very good on fuel and cheap to buy.

The tires were mounted on a VW Passat B7 Variant 2.0TDI 103KW, 6-speed manual transmission, front wheel drive.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 4
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 16
92%
Kibbers
Initial Impressions
I only have these tires ' Firestone MultiSeason 2 ' a month or so now and my initial impressions are all positive so far. I had Hankooks for about 4 years and I was very hesitant about changing brands but I'm glad I did. Dry grip is very good and wet grip is very good also, the car feels very planted and smooth. Recommended to others 100%
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 76
46%
Member
After 25000 km tires were undrivable in winter and it started dry rotting faster then other tires
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 2
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 4
Helpful 923

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89%
Member
Very good tires. Would buy again!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 932
74%
Member
Please avoid these tires if you live anywhere where summer temperatures usually go above 30 degrees Celsius. They simply cannot cope with the heat and they are literally dangerous when breaking in hot conditions. Braking is so poor when hot and dry, it is simply hard to believe how bad it is. However, when it is cold, it is another story, definitely they feel lot more secure. Also in rain no troubles, whatsoever. They also feel secure in directional stability when driving at higher speeds. This winter there was no snow (or ice) at all here in Serbia, so I cannot comment on snow properties.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 980
79%
Member
good tire for all seasons. driving with no problem tempratures between -5c to 35c. positive: nice and safe driving in cold tempratures with rain,light snow and dry road negative:noisy
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 989
99%
Member
Perfect tires in all conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 987
99%
Member
Excellent in all seasons.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,151
92%
Member
  • Peugeot 308
  • 205/55 R16 H
  • 1,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
So far so good. 2000km in various conditions and no problem at all from -10c to 15c degrees. On snowy/icy roads superb performances without any problem. Not noisy at all until 120km, after that little noisy but nothing to bother. Can't wait to test them in summer conditions. If they are good in summer as in winter, then definitely best price/performance all season tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 1,051
87%
Member
Three years on .18.000 miles still have plenty of tread ,only complaint is the tire noise,very good in the wet, grips the road with no problems.braking in the dry also very good.as for icy conditions. I not had any problems.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,041
87%
Member
Had these tires on three different cars, logan,sandero, now a splash,roughly 23000 miles,and still going good in the wet &snow.only gripe noisy.hey no worries,wood buy again. Great value.tc.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 976
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