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Firestone WeatherGrip Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 2025 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Firestone WeatherGrip averages a finish of 6th.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 17%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Firestone WeatherGrip

1 test in 2025

The latest test

The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested P6 of 7

The Firestone WeatherGrip has a 65,000 mile treadwear warranty and a low purchase price making it one of the best value tires of the test, a it also has excellent grip in the snow. Sadly it's dry, wet or ice grip could not match the snow performance, leaving the tire with very long dry and wet braking distances.

Strong: Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Value Weak: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Snow Braking, Ice Traction, Subj. Noise Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

Record by discipline

Where the Firestone WeatherGrip 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 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Dry Handling 1 P6 of 8 29% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Wet Handling 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P6 of 8 29% -
Straight Aqua 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P4 of 7 50% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Snow Traction 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Snow Handling 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Ice Traction 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Subj. Noise 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Noise 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Value
Value 1 P2 of 7 83% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P4 of 7 50% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Firestone WeatherGrip finished sixth of seven overall in Tire Reviews' 2025 all-weather test, with long braking distances the main concern. Dry braking was last of eight measured tires at 44.32 m, 29% longer than best, while wet braking was seventh, 28.8% longer. Wet handling was also seventh of eight, and the testers criticised reduced grip on both dry and wet roads. Ice traction was another weakness, placing seventh of eight and 74.1% from best; ice braking was fifth, 24.2% longer than best.

Snow traction, comfort and warranty-based value were the stronger areas. Traction was third of eight and subjective snow handling first of seven, although the timed snow lap was fourth of eight. Snow braking was less convincing at seventh of eight, 11.1% longer than best, so praise for snow grip should not be read as equally strong stopping performance. Comfort led the seven-tire subjective assessment, but subjective noise was last and tread-pattern noise drew criticism. Value was second of seven using the 65,000-mile warranty and purchase price, which estimates cost rather than demonstrating wear life. All results come from one test in 225/65 R17, with an uneven balance between comfortable snow driving and weaker stopping or grip elsewhere.

Performance Strengths

  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 3rd of 8, 4.5% from best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Snow handling Minor
    Details
    • 1st of 7 subjectively and 4th of 8 timed, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 7 subjectively, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Value for money Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 2nd of 7 for warranty-based cost per mile, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 8, 29% longer than best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Wet braking Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 7th of 8, 28.8% longer than best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Ice grip Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 7th of 8 in traction, 74.1% from best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
    • 5th of 8 in braking, 24.2% longer than best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Road noise Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 7 subjectively, with tread-pattern noise criticised, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test
  • Snow braking Minor
    Details
    • 7th of 8, 11.1% longer than best, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather test

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested

Tire Reviews 225/65 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Firestone WeatherGrip has a 65,000 mile treadwear warranty and a low purchase price making it one of the best value tires of the test, a it also has excellent grip in the snow. Sadly it's dry, wet or ice grip could not match the snow performance, leaving the tire with very long dry and wet braking distances.

StrongSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. ComfortValue WeakDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaSnow BrakingIce TractionSubj. Noise WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 2 AW

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