Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

22^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 - Official Image

The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 delivers mixed, mid-pack performance with clear strengths in wet handling and competitive snow traction/braking in several tests, but it is consistently hampered by weak dry braking and poor aquaplaning resistance. It occasionally posts standout wet handling results (including wins) and shows good efficiency potential with low rolling resistance in some sizes. However, braking performance-especially dry-and aquaplaning stability frequently trail the best, and wear can be a liability in certain tests.
Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing wet grip/handling balance and efficiency over ultimate braking performance. Variability across sizes and tests is notable: strong showings in 2020-2023 contrast with below-average 2024-2025 braking shootouts, indicating increasing competitiveness of rivals and highlighting Firestone's need for improvements in braking and hydroplaning resistance.

Performance Strengths

Wet Handling Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet handling and wet circle in 2023 Auto Zeitung (94.4 s, 15.6 s)
• 3rd place wet handling in 2023 Tire Reviews (+1.7% from best)
• Top-10 wet braking repeatedly (9/35 in 2023 shootout; 8/37 in 2022)
Snow Traction and Braking Moderate Details
• 4th snow braking and traction in 2023 Auto Zeitung (+~3% from best)
• 3rd snow traction and strong snow braking/handling cluster in 2023 Tire Reviews (P3-P4, within ~5% of best)
• 3rd snow traction and handling in 2021 Auto Bild
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 1st rolling resistance in 2023 Auto Bild (7.16 kg/t)
• 5th rolling resistance in 2023 Tire Reviews (+5.6% from best)
• Good fuel consumption placements (5th/16 in 2023; 4th/16 in 2024 ADAC)
Value in Earlier Tests Minor Details
• 3rd value in 2020 Auto Bild (Price/1000 4.06)
• 5th value in 2022 Auto Bild (7.35 Price/1000)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 18/30 dry braking in 2025 (+9.2%)
• 19/37 dry braking in 2024 (+13.6%)
• 15/18 dry braking and 17/18 dry handling in 2023 Auto Bild
• Consistently below-average dry braking in 2021-2023 shootouts (e.g., 18/35 in 2023)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Straight aqua last place 18/18 and curved aqua 17/18 in 2023 Auto Bild (+12.5%/+26.3%)
• Curved aquaplaning near-bottom 12/16 in 2024 ADAC (+22.2%) and 8/8 in 2024 Promobil (+26.3%)
• Straight aqua last place 18/18 in 2021 Auto Bild (+12.5%)
Wear / Abrasion Strong Details
• Worst wear 16/16 and worst value 16/16 in 2023 Auto Bild (30063 km; +59.9% from best wear; +174.8% Price/1000)
• High abrasion 14/16 in 2024 ADAC (+69.2%)
• Abrasion last 15/15 in 2022 Auto Bild (+64.3%)
Recent Braking Competitiveness Trend Moderate Details
• 2025 braking shootout 16/30 with +9.2% dry and +14.6% wet from best
• 2024 overview 22/37 with +13.6% dry and +26.7% wet from best

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2024 All Season Tire Market Overview

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Firestone Multiseason2 tire receives an overall adequate rating for driving safety. It shows significant weaknesses on dry roads at high temperatures and narrowly misses good ratings on wet and...

Strong:
Wet Braking

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2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Balanced on snow – but with minor weaknesses.

Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Balanced performance in all areas, but notably weak in lateral aquaplaning and dry braking.

Strong:
Wet Circle, Wet Handling

Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Handling

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2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Handling, Value, Wear, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The new Firestone MultiSeason was a very strong tire in the snow, was good around the wet handling lap, and had a decent rolling resistance. It wasn't the best in wet or dry braking, which meant it...

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