Goodyear vs Firestone - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
6-1
Quick Verdict
Goodyear wins this comparison with better scores in 6 out of 7 categories. Goodyear excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, Firestone is better for value for money.
Company Snapshot
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Firestone
Est. 1900
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Global Rank
#11
Employees
Part of Bridgestone
Price Range
Budget
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
83Firestone
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear89
81Firestone
Dry Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
82Firestone
Comfort
Goodyear winsGoodyear86
80Firestone
Noise Level
Goodyear winsGoodyear84
78Firestone
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsGoodyear85
81Firestone
Value for Money
Firestone winsGoodyear85
91Firestone
Pros & Cons
Goodyear
Pros
- Good value for money
- Wide availability and dealer network
- Strong all-season performance
- Innovative technologies like Run-Flat
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Not class-leading in any single category
- Some models can be noisy
- Tread life varies by model
Firestone
Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- Excellent dealer network
- Bridgestone quality backing
- Good warranty coverage
- Wide size availability
Cons
- Basic performance levels
- Shorter tread life than premium
- Limited performance options
- Can be noisy
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Goodyear if...
- You prioritize all-season driving
- You prioritize american-made preference
- You prioritize trucks and suvs
- You prioritize value seekers
- You prioritize run-flat needs
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Firestone if...
- You prioritize budget-conscious buyers
- You prioritize everyday driving
- You prioritize fleet vehicles
- You prioritize american brand preference
- You prioritize wide availability needs
Price Range: $ (Budget)