Firestone Multiseason 2
Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
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Competitors
The Firestone Multiseason 2 tire has received mixed reviews in various tests conducted by AutoBild. Some commonly mentioned positive qualities include good traction and short braking distances on snow, dynamic wet handling, short dry braking distances, and high mileage. The tire has also been praised for its excellent price-performance ratio.
Despite these positive qualities, there have been some concerns raised about the tire's performance in certain conditions. In tests conducted with 205/55 R16 and 195/55 R16 tire dimensions, AutoBild noted that the tire demonstrated only average safety reserves during aquaplaning situations. Additionally, the tire displayed moderate lateral stability on snow and minimal safety reserves during cornering in aquaplaning situations.
In the case of the 195/55 R16 tire dimension, AutoBild also observed an extended dry braking distance. Overall, the Firestone Multiseason 2 tire has demonstrated a variety of positive qualities, but its performance in certain conditions, such as aquaplaning, might be a point of concern for some drivers.
Sizes
Firestone Multiseason 2 is made in 52 sizes, starting from 155/65 R13 up to 255/55 R18.
Firestone Multiseason 2 is ranked #79 of 858 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autoklub ČR 2022, Autobild 2022, and other organizations. Firestone Multiseason 2 belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from USA. However, this particular model is made in Italy. It is made in total of 52 sizes, 155/65 R13 being the smallest and 255/55 R18 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 7 times, first test was carried in 2020. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 94% of Firestone Multiseason 2 has "B" wet grip rating and most (82%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 57% of them produce 71db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. It can be compared to HA32 Solus 4S, which is a tyre from Kumho (South Korea) and has a rating of 76%, compared to 79% of the Firestone in question. There was a braking test that featured both Kumho HA32 Solus 4S and Firestone Multiseason 2 held by autobild in 2022. On the wet, the Firestone stopped from 80km/h in 48,9m, whereas the competing Kumho took longer to stop - 51,9m. On the dry, however, the results change - Kumho stopped earlier at the 44,4m mark, compared to 45,9m of the Firestone.
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Timeline
2019
Firestone Multiseason 2 was launched
2020
Firestone Multiseason 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2021
Firestone Multiseason 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2022
Firestone Multiseason 2 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
Achievements
Firestone Multiseason 2 in tyre tests
The Firestone Multiseason 2, a middle segment tyre, has been tested by some of Europe's most valued organizations that test tyres. The tyre was first tested in 2020 and last tested in 2022 on different dimensions and periods. The tests evaluated the tyre's performance in various conditions such as braking distance, handling, and comfort. Out of the seven tests, the Firestone Multiseason 2 had the best position in Autobild's 2020 allyear tyre test for 205/55 R16 dimensions and the worst position in Autoklub ČR's 2022 allyear tyre test for 205/55 R16 dimensions. The tyre received an overall rating of 79% based on all tested dimensions and periods, which is a very good result for a middle segment tyre. The Firestone Multiseason 2 won one of the tests, getting the highest score in Autobild's 2020 allyear tyre test for braking distance on 205/55 R16 dimensions with the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 coming in second. Furthermore, the tyre was rated as "satisfactory" in three tests and "good" in one test. The Firestone Multiseason 2 did not receive a rating in two tests. Overall, these tests indicate that the Firestone Multiseason 2 is a reliable middle segment tyre that performs well in different seasons and conditions.
All tyre tests where Firestone Multiseason 2 was featured:
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 15
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 |
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 2 | 3+ | 2 | 2+ |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 99,5 | 100,1 | 99,6 | 99,9 | |||
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Ranked #9 of 35
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 |
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 45,9 | 48,9 |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 3+ | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 42,4 | 54,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 41,2 | 49,3 | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 85% (3x) | |
|---|---|
| Good | Satisfactory |
| 1x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 |
|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 85% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
FAQ
Where is Firestone Multiseason 2 made?
Firestone Multiseason 2 is made in Italy.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.