The Firestone Multiseason GEN 02 stands out for its excellent fuel economy and impressive wet braking, securing it the fourth position overall. It performs admirably in shallow wet conditions and showcases a commendable balance in snow handling. However, its capabilities in deep water and during long dry turns are less impressive, along with a noticeable deficit in noise reduction, making it the noisiest in the test.

The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02, ranked seventh, displays moderate capabilities across different conditions. In snow, it offers good traction and braking, yet struggles with understeer, particularly in corners. Wet performance is average, severely impacted by understeer and poor lateral hydroplaning resistance. In dry conditions, while braking distances are long, they remain within safety standards. However, handling and steering feedback are lacking.

The Firestone Multiseason GEN02, securing the sixth spot, is noted for its balanced performance on snow, albeit with a few specific weaknesses. It displays impeccable, reliable, and balanced characteristics on snow-covered roads. In wet conditions, it offers good handling and stability in corners. However, its limitations include poor hydroplaning prevention, slightly longer braking distances in dry conditions, a somewhat sluggish steering response, and instability during quick lane changes.

The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is recognized for its stable driving behavior on snow and wet surfaces, and it stands out with its pleasingly low rolling resistance. However, this tire shows moderate aquaplaning qualities and a tendency to understeer in snow and dry conditions. Additionally, its mileage is somewhat limited.

The recently launched Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02, under the umbrella of the esteemed Bridgestone brand, exhibits commendable performance particularly in snowy terrains. Its prowess extends to wet handling and offers an acceptable level of rolling resistance. However, its braking performance in both wet and dry conditions hinders its standing in the competition.

• Positive: Impressive performance around wet handling laps. Stellar traction and grip in snowy conditions. Efficient rolling resistance showcasing its quality.

• Negative: Takes a longer distance to come to a stop in dry braking conditions. Comfort level lags behind some competitors.

Short braking distance on snow and wet pavement. Long tread life. Low rolling resistance. Average lateral stability on wet pavement. Low lateral hydroplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Satisfactory.

Positive: High traction and short braking distances on snow. Good handling on snow and dry surfaces. High mileage.
Negative: Low resistance to aquaplaning. Low lateral stability on wet surfaces.
Verdict: Satisfactory.

This all-season tire model is characterized by good traction and short stopping distance on snow, good handling response on wet pavement, short stopping distance in the dry, long expected mileage, and a great price/quality ratio. Speaking of issues, it is worth mentioning its average hydroplaning resistance. Not a bad debut in the independent tire tests.

Positive: good traction and short braking distances on snow, dynamic wet handling, short dry braking distances, high mileage, very good price-performance ratio.
Negative: only moderate safety reserves with aquaplaning.