Hankook Weatherflex GT vs Firestone Weathergrip tires

Hankook Tires, headquartered in South Korea, has been among the world’s largest tire makers since the 1940s and manufactures tires for passenger cars, light trucks, CUVs, SUVs, minivans, electric vehicles, trailers, and commercial trucks. Founded in 1900, Firestone became Ford's Original Equipment supplier and a provider of high-quality replacement tires and their racing knowledge has been used in making passenger and light truck tires.

Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Hankook Weatherflex GT is designed for coupes, sedans, CUVs, and minivans, and offers drivers confident year-round driving and excellent longevity.

Designed for use on coupes, sedans, minivans, and CUVs, the Firestone Weathergrip is an all-weather tire that is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified and offers drivers year-round performance and a longer service life.

Let’s compare the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip using SimpleScore to help you determine which tire is best for you.

Hankook Weatherflex GT tires

Hankook has been advancing the technology of all-weather tires for 17 years. The Weatherflex, the new standard for year-round performance, was introduced as a result of their technological ingenuity and experience. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Weatherflex provides reliable control and traction in any situation, including snow-covered streets, rain-soaked roadways, and intense summer heat. Regardless of your climate, the revolutionary Weatherflex offers solid handling that allows you to escape the limitations of each season. Backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Weatherflex GT features optimized block positioning and optimized multi-pitch sequencing for a more quiet and comfortable drive.

On average, the Hankook Weatherflex GT sports a great SimpleScore of 8.9 out of 10 thanks to its excellent longevity, great handling, and solid traction.

Firestone Weathergrip tires

Whether it's raining, snowing, or sunny, with the Firestone Weathergrip you can take control of the road. You can handle anything the weather throws at you because the Firestone WeatherGrip operates with confidence all year round. Firestone WeatherGrip, covered by a limited manufacturer tread life warranty of 65,000 miles, enables your car, minivan, or CUV to continue the journey. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Firestone Weathergrip features an optimized tread pattern contributing to a quiet drive. Backed by Firestone's 90-day Buy and Try program (restrictions and limitations apply), the Weathergrip offers excellent long-lasting service.

On average, the Firestone Weathergrip sports a great SimpleScore (8.7) thanks to its outstanding longevity, confident handling, and solid traction.

Hankook Weatherflex GT vs Firestone Weathergrip tires on traction

All-weather tires' tread patterns offer additional stability and traction, and their rubber compounds keep the tire flexible in a range of temperatures, enabling it to grip dry asphalt as well as wet and snowy roadways. What are the traction scores for the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip? Let us see.

Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Weatherflex GT sports a great traction score of traction of 8.5 thanks to its zig-zag grooves, interlocking 3D sipes, and widened lateral grooves that work together to boost cornering grip and enhance wet road traction.

Similarly, the Firestone Weathergrip also sports a great traction score of 8.7 thanks to its Snow Traction Claw Technology. Snow vices on the center and shoulder boost traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. In addition, its open shoulder slots remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and boost wet traction.

When it comes to traction, the Firestone Weathergrip has a slight edge over the Hankook Weatherflex GT (8.7 vs 8.5).

ADVANTAGE: Firestone Weathergrip

Hankook Weatherflex GT vs Firestone Weathergrip tires on handling

For all-weather tires, handling is crucial since drivers prefer tires that provide winter performance, ride comfort, and a balance between wet and dry handling. Let us see the handling scores of the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip.

The Hankook Weatherflex GT sports a great handling score of 8.6. Its special 3D GripKontrol sipes and a tailored compound improve handling, while the zigzag grooves provide increased cornering stability.

On the other hand, the Firestone Weather grip also earns a great score of handling (8.6) thanks to its symmetrical tread pattern. In addition, this tire has a great pattern design that gives solid handling and control in all weather conditions.

When it comes to handling, the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip have equal scores (8.6).

ADVANTAGE: Tie

Hankook Weatherflex GT vs Firestone Weathergrip tires on longevity

A tire's longevity, in addition to providing handling and traction, is a bonus. Let's compare the longevity scores of the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip.

The Hankook Weatherflex GT boasts an excellent longevity score of 9.7 thanks to its unique 3D GripKontrol sipes and an optimized compound that enhances tread life. Additionally, it carries a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Similarly, the Firestone Weathergrip also has an outstanding longevity score of 9.2 thanks to its 3D full-depth sipes on all ribs which boost uniform wear. It has a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and a reinforced interior design that prevents deformation.

When it comes to longevity, the Hankook Weatherflex GT outlasts the Firestone Weathergrip (9.7 vs 9.2).

ADVANTAGE: Hankook Weatherflex GT

When to use each

All-weather tires provide peace of mind regardless of the weather, eliminating the need for seasonal tire replacements, which makes them perfect for drivers in urban areas and places with mild winter temperatures. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Hankook Weatherflex GT and the Firestone Weathergrip are all-weather tires that can withstand the road conditions of every season. However, for challenging winter weather conditions, go for winter tires.

Which one should you choose?

Which of these all-weather tires is best suited for your vehicle? According to SimpleScore, the Hankook Weatherflex GT outperforms the Firestone Weathergrip (8.9 vs 8.7) thanks to the Hankook’s superior longevity scores. However, the Firestone has a better traction score and the same handling score.

Comparing the prices of the 225/50R17 tire size, the Hankook Weatherflex GT costs around $154 per tire, and four such tires cost $616, while the Firestone Weathergrip costs around $191 per tire, and four such tires cost $764 (a difference of $148).

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Hankook Weatherflex GT if you:

• Drive a compact luxury sedan like the Buick verano, a compact car Chevrolet Cruze, or a sedan Honda Accord
• Want better traction (8.7 vs 8.5)
• Prefer a long-lasting tire (9.7 vs 9.2)
• Want a better mileage warranty (70,000 vs 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty)
• Want an affordable all-weather tire with great performance

On the other hand, you should go for the Firestone Weathergrip if you:

• Drive luxury vehicles like the BMW X2 or Audi A6
• Want excellent longevity (9.2)

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents will be more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.