The WeatherGrip is Firestone's Grand Touring All-Season tire developed for the drivers of coupes, family sedans, station wagons and crossovers looking to combine daily comfort, wet grip and satisfying tire life with enhanced light snow traction. WeatherGrip tires were designed as an all-weather tire to meet industry severe snow service requirements qualifying for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol alongside its all-season performance. It is Intended as a one-tire solution for drivers in environments that experience all four seasons, but don't receive sufficient snowfall or icy conditions to require a dedicated winter tire.
The all-season tread compound of the WeatherGrip is molded into a traction-focused, directional pattern. Firestone's Hydro-Grip Technology Package utilizes a rounded footprint that pierces through standing water, plus full-depth grooves and open shoulder slots to help resist hydroplaning. Chamfered shoulder blocks provide additional contact with the road for enhanced braking in all conditions. Snow Traction Claw technology on the center and shoulder ribs plus snow vices on the intermediate ribs help provide confident traction in light snow, while the high-density zigzag sipes and interlocking grooves of the TractionTech Package create more edges for enhanced performance in slippery conditions throughout the tire's life.
Internal construction of the WeatherGrip consists of a single-ply polyester casing supporting two steel belts. A nylon reinforcement aids in handling performance and provides high-speed durability.
Note: While non-winter tires featuring the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.
El neumático WeatherGrip de Firestone pertenece a la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Toda Estación y fue desarrollado para conductores de autos cupé, sedanes familiares, camionetas y utiliautos (crossovers), que buscan combinar el confort diario, tracción sobre mojado y un desgaste lento, con mejor tracción sobre superficies con nieve ligera. Los neumáticos WeatherGrip fueron diseñados como un neumático para todo clima para satisfacer los requisitos de la industria, en relación a condiciones de nieve severa, por esta razón, cuentan con el símbolo “tres picos montaña/copo de nieve”, 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, 3PMSF) y han sido diseñados para ser una opción única en lugares donde se experimentan las cuatro estaciones del año, pero no reciben suficiente nieve o hielo, que justifiquen utilizar neumáticos dedicados solamente para el invierno.
El compuesto de caucho para toda estación del WeatherGrip es moldeado en un patrón direccional enfocado en obtener tracción. La tecnología "Hydro-Grip" utiliza una huella redonda que se abre paso por agua estancada, canales circunferenciales profundos y ranuras abiertas en los hombros, para ayudar a resistir el deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Bloques o tacos biselados en el hombro, proporcionan contacto adicional con la carretera para mejorar el frenado en todas las condiciones encontradas. La tecnología "Snow Traction Claw" en el segmento central y los hombros, además de pequeñas ranuras que se encargan de obtener tracción nieve con nieve, en los segmentos intermedios, ayudan a proporcionar tracción confiable en superficies con poca nieve. Gran cantidad de pequeñas ranuras tipo zigzag y otras que se interconectan de la tecnología "TractionTech" crean más bordes adherentes, para obtener un mejor desempeño en condiciones resbalosas durante el ciclo de vida del neumático.
La construcción interna del WeatherGrip posee una estructura con una capa de poliéster que soporta dos correas de acero. Un refuerzo de nailon mejora la maniobrabilidad y proporciona mayor durabilidad.
Nota: Mientras los neumáticos no identificados para su uso en invierno, pero con el símbolo tres picos montaña copo de nieve, 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake, 3PMSF) podrían proporcionar mayor tracción longitudinal en nieve, que la ofrecida por neumáticos para toda estación (M+S) sin el símbolo 3PMSF. Sin embargo, ninguno iguala la capacidad de un neumático verdaderamente para invierno, en climas con condiciones adversas.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 01/01/24(1 of 5)
Treadwear:5 Years / 65,000 Miles Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee (1)
Additional Information:(1) Purchase four or more, full refund or exchange
Notes
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New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Firestone WeatherGrip
The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2025 Test 2 - With Winter Update(33:42)
For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!
Reviews highlight excellence in dry traction with strong grip and consistent lap times during track days, HPDE events, and canyon driving. Users praise predictable breakaway characteristics and heat tolerance across multiple sessions. Wet performance earns praise for damp-track confidence, though some note hydroplaning risks in heavy rain. Treadwear stands out as a strength, with many reporting 8-10 track days plus street miles remaining, though proper camber setup is critical to prevent shoulder wear. While not the fastest 200TW option for single-lap pace, drivers value the tire’s endurance focus-maintaining performance through heat cycles without drastic drop-off. Ideal for those prioritizing longevity and session-to-session consistency over peak grip.
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Customers praise the Continental ExtremeContact Force for excellent wet traction, with many scoring 9s and 10s. Reviews highlight confident wet track performance, predictable handling in heavy rain, and reliable grip even during damp sessions. Some note hydroplaning in standing water, but overall, drivers commend its ability to maintain control and consistency in wet conditions, calling it "phenomenal" for rain use.
May 14, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5
...They grip well with air temps in the mid-40F range, are confident on a wet track, provide audible feedback when nearing traction limits and work fairly well on the street if a little loud at highway speeds...
Bought these tires in early 2022 for HPDE as I was wanted something that would last a full season of learning. Compared to Michelin PS4S the ECF turns the grip on quick, are extremely heat-tolerant and consistent over 30min sessions (even with 90F air temps), and have a predictable rear breakaway. They grip well with air temps in the mid-40F range, are confident on a wet track, provide audible feedback when nearing traction limits and work fairly well on the street if a little loud at highway speeds. On a 3900lb sedan I start at 30PSI cold and target 35PSI hot for the second session on and never experienced rollover at those pressures like I did with PS4S (trashed a front left due to that). -2.0 front camber worked well on my heavy car, but I think a bit more would have been most ideal. Mine have 7 track days with at least 30 sessions on them along with a thousand or so road miles and there is plenty of life remaining, though I did flip them on the wheels after their third day to even out wear.
Vehicle: 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: NEW ALBANY, IN Driving Style: Spirited
...These tires are decent in rain and have really good wet traction as well. The tires for my car are pretty wide so hydroplaning is easy but they hold up very well in a heavy downpour.
Pretty decent tire for everyday driving with good dry traction. These tires are decent in rain and have really good wet traction as well. The tires for my car are pretty wide so hydroplaning is easy but they hold up very well in a heavy downpour.
Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CARRIERE, MS Driving Style: Spirited
...Grips really well on dry road surfaces and through corners and also does not hydroplane through water from my experience with them
The Continental Extreme Contact Force is the best summer performance tire I have ever had. Grips really well on dry road surfaces and through corners and also does not hydroplane through water from my experience with them
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MADISON, WI Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the Continental ExtremeContact Force for outstanding dry traction, with many scoring 9s and 10s. Reviewers highlight exceptional grip, predictable cornering, and consistent lap times during track days and HPDE events. The tires excel in heat tolerance, offering reliable performance through multiple sessions. Some note they require proper warm-up but deliver confident handling once up to temperature.
March 20, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5
...Tremendous grip and cornering stability but most exceptional is the wear and consistency over the course of many laps...
Great track day tire. Tremendous grip and cornering stability but most exceptional is the wear and consistency over the course of many laps. 10 track days in a ~3800lb car and the rears barely look used at all. The fronts have some outer shoulder wear but mainly because I was unable to dial in the needed of negative camber so it's my fault not the tire's.
I understand there are tires out there that will give higher outright single lap performance. But I am not interested in that extra half a second for 1 or 2 laps out of 20. I have seen first hand that this tire's consistency and resistance to (or tolerance for) overheating will usually give better performance over the course of an entire session than a tire that has a small window of superior performance, preceded being too cold and followed by being too slippery to match its magical 1 or 2 laps. This tire allows you to concentrate on your line, braking points, track out, etc because they will be the same lap after lap thanks to the tire's quick warmup and consistency over a full session. These traits may not be for everyone but they fit my preferences perfectly.
Vehicle: 2014 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Brembo Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: FISHERS, IN Driving Style: Spirited
Really impressed with dry tire grip. I don't expect long wear life but the performance they offer is worth it. I feel the soft rubber compound it an advantage in wet or cold climate even though there isn't much tread, almost a slick...
Really impressed with dry tire grip. I don’t expect long wear life but the performance they offer is worth it. I feel the soft rubber compound it an advantage in wet or cold climate even though there isn’t much tread , almost a slick. I highly recommend this tire however note, I have performed major suspension modifications on this mx5 to get rid of excessive roll.
Vehicle: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the ExtremeContact Force's exceptional treadwear, with many scoring 9s and 10s for durability through 8-10 track days and thousands of road miles. Reviews highlight consistent grip across multiple heat cycles, minimal wear even on heavy cars, and reliable performance in endurance racing. Some note slight greasiness in extreme heat, but overall commend its longevity as a top-tier track-focused tire.
August 25, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
Great track tires, tread wear is excellent, 10 track days so far and still have a lot of tread left...
Great track tires, tread wear is excellent, 10 track days so far and still have a lot of tread left. They get a little greasy in warm conditions, but stick really well in the first couple sessions or cool-warm days. Highly recommend
Vehicle: 1999 Mazda Miata Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: LEONIA, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
...I've gone through 2 sets of them now, they usually last me 1-3 track days depending on how hard I'm pushing the car (My car is very heavy, and I use a lot of slip angle to make it through corners at my local track.)...
These tires are amazing
I've gone through 2 sets of them now, they usually last me 1-3 track days depending on how hard I'm pushing the car (My car is very heavy, and I use a lot of slip angle to make it through corners at my local track.)
Even when they're really low on tread, they'll hook up. You just have to make sure that they're nice and warm.
They'll get greasy if they've been overheated a few times, and I wouldn't recommend driving them in the rain after they've been beaten on. Additionally, read the details on the tires before you get them. I drove my first set in the snow and ended up losing patches of tread. These tires have to be held in a climate controlled environment during the cold months.
This is my favorite tire to date, I've never experienced something that hooks up this well. According to my in car G meter, I'm able to pull over 1.75 G's with these tires. Pair them with a good race pad and you're going to be soaring.
When it's cold: AWD launches feel faster because you'll spin all 4 When it's hot: You'll cook motor mounts from pulling so many G's in the corners When you're just commuting: You might get hearing damage from the road noise, but you'll feel cool knowing you can out corner every other car on the road When you're on the track: You'll be able to set fast lap times consistently even though you've never heard of the racing line
Vehicle: 2021 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan Cooling and High Perf Tire Pkg Miles Driven on Tires: 4,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: FORT COLLINS, CO Driving Style: Spirited
...quite consistent throughout its life and multiple heat cycles. Lives up to its endurance Claim.
This is an excellent track day Tire. Very good handling characteristics, pretty consistent throughout our session. Even more remarkably quite consistent throughout its life and multiple heat cycles. Lives up to its endurance Claim.
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 A91-MT, Red Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 0 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: CALGARY, AB Driving Style: Spirited
The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2025 Test 2 - With Winter Update(33:42)
For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!
The Firestone WeatherGrip aims to be a part of the fast-growing “all-weather” segment of the Grand Touring All-Season category, earning the 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol by meeting the industry’s severe snow service requirements.
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Firestone WeatherGrip(01:53)
The Firestone WeatherGrip is tested against three other well-rounded, three peak mountain snowflake branded Grand Touring All-Season tires.
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2021: Firestone WeatherGrip (2:01)
The Firestone WeatherGrip is a highly-rated benchmark tire. We compare it to a newcomer to the category, the General AltiMAX 365 AW, to see how it stacks up.
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Firestone WeatherGrip(01:27)
Grand Touring All-Season tires are the capable, dependable tires drivers rely on during everyday life.
Firestone’s new WeatherGrip is 3PMSF-branded, and the company claims in addition to enhanced snow traction, it is more than competitive on the road and in the wet, too. We tested it against the leaders in the segment to see if their claims stand up in the real world.
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