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The Firehawk GT w/UNI-T is Firestone's High Performance All-Season tire developed for sporty performance sedans and coupes. The Firehawk GT is designed to allow drivers to feel the freedom of the road by blending long treadwear and responsive handling with dependable traction on dry and wet roads, as well as in light snow.

Firestone's UNI-T Technology focuses on three primary tire components, the beads, casing and tread, which influence overall performance by enhancing comfort, handling and traction. On the outside, the Firehawk GT molds a long wearing, high-silica tread compound into an asymmetric tread design that features large outside shoulder blocks to enhance steering response and cornering stability. Inside shoulder blocks feature more lateral grooves and sipes to provide the additional biting edges that aid traction in foul weather. The Firehawk GT radial's continuous center ribs enhance responsiveness, as well as wet and dry traction when accelerating or braking. The entire tread design features Firestone's Veri-pitch sequencing of block shapes and sizes to help reduce tread pattern noise. The Firehawk GT's structure includes twin, steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped nylon to enhance driving control and provide long, even treadwear while minimizing weight and enhancing ride quality. A polyester cord body and hard rubber sidewall reinforcements enhance steering response and cornering stability.

Tire Rack Test Results Firestone Firehawk GT

July 27, 2007

Tires Tested

BFGoodrich Traction T/A (High Performance All-Season, 205/55R16)
  • What We Liked: Wet traction, overall handling and road manners
  • What We’d Improve: A small increase in dry grip
  • Conclusion: A well-balanced high performance all-season tire
  • Latest Test Rank: 3rd
  • Previous Test Rank: 1st (October 2003)
Dunlop SP Sport Signature (H- or V-Speed Rated) (High Performance All-Season, 205/55R16)
  • What We Liked: Civilized road qualities and crisp steering response
  • What We’d Improve: A small improvement in wet traction
  • Conclusion: A great addition to the High Performance All-Season tire category
  • Latest Test Rank: 2nd
  • Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Firestone Firehawk GT (High Performance All-Season, 205/55R16)
  • What We Liked: Dry traction and overall handling
  • What We’d Improve: A small improvement in ride comfort and wet traction
  • Conclusion: A high performance tire that focuses on performance
  • Latest Test Rank: 4th
  • Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Yokohama AVID V4s (High Performance All-Season, 205/55R16)
  • What We Liked: Comfortable highway ride and wet traction
  • What We’d Improve: A small improvement in steering response
  • Conclusion: A capable High Performance All-Season tire that you can live with every day
  • Latest Test Rank: 1st
  • Previous Test Rank: 3rd (October 2003)

Vehicles Used

2006 BMW E90 325i Sedan

Refreshed to address the year-round driving needs of today’s performance enthusiasts who may encounter intermittent light snow, the new Firehawk GT w/UNI-T High Performance All-Season tire line reestablishes the Firehawk GT name in Firestone’s family of performance tires. Designed to allow drivers to feel the freedom of the road, the new Firehawk GT blends long treadwear and responsive handling with traction on dry and wet roads, as well as in light snow.

In order to confirm how the new Firehawk GT tires measure up to some of today’s other High Performance All-Season tires, we compared the V-speed rated Firestone Firehawk GT to the V-speed rated BFGoodrich Traction T/A, Dunlop SP Sport Signature and Yokohama AVID V4s tires.

Our evaluation used 2006 BMW 325i E90 sedans, with new, full tread depth 205/55R16-sized tires mounted on 16x7.5" wheels.

What We Learned on the Road

Our 5.6-mile loop of expressway, state highway and county roads provides a great variety of road conditions that include city and highway speeds, smooth and coarse concrete, as well as new and patched asphalt. This route allows our team to experience noise comfort, ride quality and everyday handling, just as you would during your drive to school or work.

All four tires in our test delivered on their promise of responsive handling with comfortable road manners. As in previous tests, the Yokohama AVID V4s received praise for its comfortable ride and relatively low noise level, especially along the rough expressway section. Dunlop’s Signature Sport was not far behind, also delivering a smooth ride and scoring well with our team. The BFGoodrich Traction T/A and Firestone Firehawk GT both displayed acceptable ride comfort, while generating minimal but noticeable tread and impact noise over the course sections of our test drive.

At normal road speeds, the handling scores for the Traction T/A and Firehawk GT were a virtual tie, feeling crisp and delivering quick response to the driver’s input. The Signature Sport also handled well, with slightly slower initial response to steering inputs than the BFGoodrich or Firestone tires. The AVID V4s counter-balanced its advantage in ride comfort with a small reduction in responsiveness versus the other tires.

What We Learned on the Test Track

Our 1/3-mile per lap test track course includes 90-degree street corners, lane changes and simulated expressway ramps. Run in both dry and wet conditions, the test track allows our team to experience the traction, responsiveness, handling and drivability normally only encountered during abrupt emergency avoidance maneuvers or competition events.

In dry conditions, the Dunlop Signature Sport felt very responsive and nimble, slicing its way through the lane change/slalom and around the tight corners. Subjectively the overall grip level didn’t feel as though it equaled the tire’s responsiveness, but this didn’t hold back our team as this tire drove its way to the quickest overall lap time of this test. Very close behind was the Firestone Firehawk GT, which delivered stable cornering and balanced handling. The BFGoodrich Traction T/A was also easy to control at the limit, but lacked the ultimate grip needed to post the quickest lap time. Just like on the road, the trade-off in handling for ride comfort impacted the Yokohama AVID V4s’ handling. Overall grip felt quite good, while steering response and cornering lacked some of the precision and stability of the Dunlop and Firestone tires.

In the wet we usually see larger differences between tires. In this case, however, the differences were not as big as often seen in past tests. Only 4/10th second separated the fastest to slowest tire, showing how close all four tires are to each other. In the wet, the BFGoodrich tire lead the way with the quickest overall lap time, fastest time through the slalom transition and highest steady-state cornering (average g-forces). The Yokohama lapped our course only 2/10ths behind, where its somewhat slower responsiveness and soft handling in the dry proved to aid feel and driver confidence in the wet by providing plenty of feedback and controllability at the limit. The responsive steering of the Dunlop resulted in a somewhat edgy feel in the wet. In close fourth place overall was the Firestone Firehawk GT, which didn’t quite have the wet grip displayed by the other tires.

Product Details

BFGoodrich Traction T/A (High Performance All-Season): Traction T/A radials were developed to provide four-season traction along with five-star performance by blending good treadwear, responsive handling and dependable traction on dry and wet roads, as well as in light snow.

Dunlop SP Sport Signature (H- or V-Speed Rated) (High Performance All-Season): The SP Sport Signature was developed to deliver year-round performance for the drivers of sporty coupes and performance sedans. The SP Sport Signature is designed to blend treadwear, handling and traction on dry and wet roads, as well as in light snow.

Firestone Firehawk GT (High Performance All-Season): The Firehawk GT w/UNI-T is Firestone’s tire developed for sporty performance sedans and coupes. The Firehawk GT w/UNI-T is designed to allow drivers to feel the freedom of the road by blending long treadwear and responsive handling with dependable traction on dry and wet roads, as well as in light snow. Read more.

Yokohama AVID V4s (High Performance All-Season): AVID V4s radials are Yokohama’s tires designed to take everyday driving to a new level of comfort and confidence for sporty performance sedans and coupes. The AVID V4s radials were developed to provide good treadwear, responsive handling and year-round traction, even in light snow.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Firestone Firehawk GT

Tire Category: High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Firestone Firehawk GT
Fair
82%
6.8M
4.2 - Poor
6.8 - Good
6.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
6.8 Wet Traction
7.9 - Good
7.9 Corner Stability
8.1 Dry Traction
7.8 Steering Response
4.6 - Fair
5.3 Light Snow Traction
4.4 Deep Snow Traction
4.2 Ice Traction
6.1 - Fair
6.5 Ride Quality
5.7 Noise
5.7 - Fair

Toyo Open Country A/T III Reviews

Feedback consistently shows the Toyo Open Country A/T III excels in dry traction (9-10 scores dominate) and wet performance, with strong hydroplaning resistance. Winter capabilities shine in snow and deep snow, though ice traction earns slightly lower but still positive marks (7-10 range). Drivers praise its rugged stability and responsive steering for off-road use, while ride comfort earns consistent 8-10 ratings. Noise levels are manageable for an all-terrain tire, though some note occasional hum. Treadwear receives widespread praise (8-10 scores), with many highlighting durability across mixed surfaces. This tire delivers confident performance in its intended off-road/all-terrain role, balancing aggressive capability with everyday drivability.

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475 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 441 positive
  • 34 negative

Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The tire's hydroplaning resistance and reliable grip in wet conditions earn praise, aligning well with its all-terrain design for confident off-road and rainy driving.

319 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 300 positive
  • 19 negative

Winter traction receives strong ratings, with most scoring 8-10 for snow and deep snow performance. Ice traction shows mostly positive scores 7-10, though a few lower ratings indicate varied experiences in extreme ice conditions.

February 19, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

I was very impressed with how these tires handled the recent ice storm...

I really love these tires!
I had narrowed my all-terrain choices to three different tires and Carter at Tire Rack, suggested the Toyos for my intended use. The positives are;
-They look really awesome! I am running a slightly larger size than stock. 265/65 versus 265/60.
-Might partially be because of the taller sidewall, but these tires ride smoother than the Michelin Primax LTX that I had before. The Michelin were excellent tires, I just wanted something more off-road oriented.
-The tires have handled the easy to moderate off-roading extremely well.
- I was very impressed with how these tires handled the recent ice storm we had here in Central Texas.

The negative negative;
-I am getting approximately 1 mile per gallon less than I was with the Michelin.
-There is a very small amount of tire noise. Though I can’t decide if that’s a positive or negative. If the music is on low volume, you can’t hear the tires. In fact, if the AC is on low, you can’t hear the tires. The little sound that you do get, seems to inspire confidence in the vehicles ability to go off-roading. You have to really listen for it to hear it. I do believe the tires were slightly louder for the first 200 miles than they are now.
The tires are quieter than I was expecting.

I hope Toyo continues making these tires because when these need to be replaced, I will definitely be buying these again! Also, they smell good.

Vehicle: 2017 Lexus GX 460
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 11, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...I tried and tried to get stuck, but these tires proved their worth never once letting me get stuck in about 14 inches of snow. Fanastic Tires.

We had a recent big snow storm and was excited to see how these tires would perform. I tried and tried to get stuck, but these tires proved their worth never once letting me get stuck in about 14 inches of snow. Fanastic Tires.

Vehicle: 2012 Honda Pilot Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CLAREMORE, OK
Driving Style: Average

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January 29, 2026
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4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...I live in Wisconsin, and the traction in both light and deep snow is excellent. Ice grip is even better-shockingly good, actually...

For the everyday driver who isn’t off‑roading, be aware: there is a huge difference between Passenger (P‑rated) and Light Truck (LT‑rated) tires. These reviews rarely specify which version people are actually using, so for clarity, this review is specifically about the P‑rated Toyo Open Country AT3. My 4Runner (with mods) came with LT295/55/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and I honestly hated them. They rode harshly, were difficult to balance, and wore unevenly. To be fair to Nitto, I drive mostly highway miles, and my complaints are really about running LT tires on lighter SUVs like a 4Runner when you don’t truly need LT construction. It’s like strapping bricks to your feet, calling them shoes, and trying to run a marathon. Don’t buy tires just because they look cool—be honest about your actual use case. Now that the elephant in the room is called out, my experience with the P‑rated Toyo AT3 has been outstanding. Swapping out those “bricks” felt like going on a diet and losing 100 lbs... ok haven't done that, but I digress. They balance easily, ride softly, and stay surprisingly quiet at highway speeds. What has impressed me most, though, is the winter performance. I live in Wisconsin, and the traction in both light and deep snow is excellent. Ice grip is even better—shockingly good, actually. I drive 20k+ miles per year, and so far, I’m very impressed. My only concern is long‑term wear. Expecting 65k miles from any tire like this is unrealistic, and saving a few bucks at the expense of safety is never worth it. After 10k miles, I’m curious how they’ll hold up as they seem to be wearing out faster than I would have anticipated. Yea, BTW, I rotate every 4k miles so don't hate on me for neglecting my rubber. In summary, well done, Toyo. I’d buy these again, and I appreciate having P‑rated sizes typically reserved for LT applications.

Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner 245/60-20
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: STOUGHTON, WI
Driving Style: Average

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509 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 499 positive
  • 10 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9-10. The tire delivers confident grip and stable handling in dry conditions, performing superbly as an off-road all-terrain option.

February 24, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

...In dry conditions, I really love these tires. No humming noise. They feel like they grip well to the dry pavement. Turns are flawless. No resistance...

This was the first time purchasing this brand of tire. I live in the Sierra Nevada mountains where we can get lots of snow. In the past I’ve had other brands that did excellent but I decided to give this one a try. Big mistake and I am regretting my choice. I should have stuck to what I know does well in snow. In dry conditions, I really love these tires. No humming noise. They feel like they grip well to the dry pavement. Turns are flawless. No resistance. In the rain they also seem to do great although I haven’t been through much rain with them. In snow, they are AWFUL. With others brand in the past, I could roll right over 6-8 inches of snow. No slipping at all. I just recently had a snow storm in my area so naturally my driveway was full of snow. I had to move my suv about 100 feet to get to the main road that was plowed. My tires spun constantly. Keep in mind I had shoveled the area so I wouldn’t have much to go over. But still, slipping on every try. I never experienced that with my past choices. I was slipping all over the place almost hitting my husband’s parked car. Now I’m not naive, I know that one will experience some slipping once in a while in deep snow. But these have no grip in snow. I watched as my husband tried to move my SUV and he was in about 4 inches of snow and the tires just spun. While in 4WD. Then we tried 4LOW. Still nothing. I knew at that point I had made a bad decision. What ----- is I’m making payments on these crappy tires until next Christmas. I’ll never purchase these again. I need to ensure my my family’s safety in snow and this makes me feel like my family’s safety is now at risk if I drive in the snow.

Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Sequoia SR5
Miles Driven on Tires: 300
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ALTA, CA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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January 10, 2026
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3.6 out of 5 Star Rating
3.6 out of 5

...Living in a country environment in Maine, it holds the turns perfectly, and I pushed it more than usual. The only thing I'm concerned with is I'm getting a lot of tire spin on initial go...

I went with the aggressive look that Michelin didn't have. After extensive research, I went with Toyo. A wider, beefy tire that extends out more to compliment the fender flares. Living in a country environment in Maine, it holds the turns perfectly, and I pushed it more than usual. I must mention, I installed new Bilstein shocks all around with a front steering stabilizer. The only thing I'm concerned with is I'm getting a lot of tire spin on initial go. I think after some scuffing, it should dissappear. A nice bite while plowing in eight inches of snow, even on a decent slope on my property. Noise is minimal, but with the aggressive tread, you'll hear some. Competitive prices. Pretty much with all the other big names, (Michelin, Nitto, Yokohama, etc)
I think you're going to be impressed.

Vehicle: 2009 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4 Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: APPLETON, ME
Driving Style: Average

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513 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 472 positive
  • 41 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the Toyo Open Country A/T III's ride comfort 9-10, with noise levels mostly scoring 7-10. Excellent performance for all-terrain use, delivering smooth handling and reduced vibrations on rugged surfaces while maintaining impressive cabin quietness for its category.

February 23, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...I have had the Jeep up to 85 mph on the interstate and the tires ride very smooth and soft. Very comfortable ride...

Overall satisfied with the tire, it performs very well off-road as well as on the freeway. I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler with a 2.5 engine so I don't expect to be driving too fast on these tires. Mainly I use this for City driving and off-road fun. I have had the Jeep up to 85 mph on the interstate and the tires ride very smooth and soft. Very comfortable ride. I picked these tires over the BF Goodrich k02s and do not regret it. A very versatile all-terrain tire for any Jeep lover.

Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Wrangler
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: OMAHA, NE
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 04, 2026
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

Very comfortable ride, smooth...

Very comfortable ride, smooth. For the price very budget friendly. Looks good and durable. Don't know what else to tell about them. I'd purchase tires from Tire Rack any time, any day.

Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab 4wd LS
Miles Driven on Tires: 34,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: AURORA, CO
Driving Style: Average

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February 19, 2026
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4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Might partially be because of the taller sidewall, but these tires ride smoother than the Michelin Primax LTX that I had before...

I really love these tires!
I had narrowed my all-terrain choices to three different tires and Carter at Tire Rack, suggested the Toyos for my intended use. The positives are;
-They look really awesome! I am running a slightly larger size than stock. 265/65 versus 265/60.
-Might partially be because of the taller sidewall, but these tires ride smoother than the Michelin Primax LTX that I had before. The Michelin were excellent tires, I just wanted something more off-road oriented.
-The tires have handled the easy to moderate off-roading extremely well.
- I was very impressed with how these tires handled the recent ice storm we had here in Central Texas.

The negative negative;
-I am getting approximately 1 mile per gallon less than I was with the Michelin.
-There is a very small amount of tire noise. Though I can’t decide if that’s a positive or negative. If the music is on low volume, you can’t hear the tires. In fact, if the AC is on low, you can’t hear the tires. The little sound that you do get, seems to inspire confidence in the vehicles ability to go off-roading. You have to really listen for it to hear it. I do believe the tires were slightly louder for the first 200 miles than they are now.
The tires are quieter than I was expecting.

I hope Toyo continues making these tires because when these need to be replaced, I will definitely be buying these again! Also, they smell good.

Vehicle: 2017 Lexus GX 460
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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393 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 357 positive
  • 36 negative

Customers consistently rate treadwear as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The Open Country A/T III demonstrates rugged durability and long-lasting performance in all-terrain conditions, aligning perfectly with its off-road design intent.

January 17, 2026
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...With over 120,000 miles on them, they''''ve endured countless high-speed highway drives, miles that would normally eat through tread in no time. Despite all this abuse, they still have a surprising amount of tread left...

These tires have been nothing short of phenomenal. With over 120,000 miles on them, they''''ve endured countless high-speed highway drives, miles that would normally eat through tread in no time. They''''ve carried me across the U.S. multiple times and tackled everything from off-roading and mudding to deep snow, clay, sand, and water. No matter the terrain, they’ve held their ground.
They even stood up to a freak incident where a high-voltage line struck my fully charged vehicle, scorching the truck’s body. Thankfully, the rubber tires helped prevent further disaster. Despite all this abuse, they still have a surprising amount of tread left.
If I had one critique, it would be their performance on ice, it could be better. But considering the punishment these tires have taken and how well they’ve performed, I really can’t complain. Hands down, the best tires I’ve ever owned.

Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Crew Cab Max Trailering Pack
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: WASILLA, AK
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 08, 2026
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

35'' tires, i bought my truck with 54,000 miles and put new tires on the next week and just changed them at 125000 miles

35'' tires, i bought my truck with 54,000 miles and put new tires on the next week and just changed them at 125000 miles

Vehicle: 2019 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 75,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OWENSBORO, KY
Driving Style: Average

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