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Federal 595EVO

The Federal 595EVO is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 63% from 40 owner reviews 55% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2024.

  • 40owner reviews
  • 472,358miles driven

Tyre Reviews Score

Federal 595EVO

6.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Medium Confidence
  • 40 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews40 owner reviews · rated 63% 31% 73%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 27%
Combined 35% 6.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 73% of this score. The other 27% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range35 sizes available

165-285Width30-55Profile15-20Rim2008First On Market

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

240UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature

Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Federal 595EVO have?
In the US, the Federal 595EVO carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 240, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course.
How comfortable and quiet are the Federal 595EVO?
Owners rate the Federal 595EVO 5.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 38 reviews.
How well do the Federal 595EVO wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Federal 595EVO 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 38 reviews. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Federal 595EVO again?
55% of owners say they would buy the Federal 595EVO again, based on the 38 owner reviews that answered the question. 18% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Federal 595EVO's wet grip?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Federal 595EVO, 22 mention wet grip: 6 praise it (confident wet grip) and 16 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The worst tires for the wet road I've ever used". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Federal 595EVO's dry grip?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Federal 595EVO, 20 mention dry grip: 20 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Their clutch is enough to break the drive of a VW GOLF gti on a hot day". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Federal 595EVO's road noise?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Federal 595EVO, 12 mention road noise: 3 praise it (quiet) and 9 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "noisy level is as high as a faulty bearing noise". Read those reviews
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What owners say

Across 40 owner ratings the Federal 595EVO averages 63%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.4 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.6. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 47% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 40 ratings

  • Owner score 63%
  • Dry Grip 74%
  • Wear 72%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Handling 65%
  • Comfort 55%
  • Wet Grip 46%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 89%

“I have an Accent 2014...i change the metal rim to Mag then my Friend choose for me sporty Mag with 195x55x15 595 evo... Really, i am very satisfied with the tyre performance,in every aspect the way i drove my car coz im...”

  • Hyundai Accent
  • 5 miles
Read full review → 977 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“I have a purpose built Track/Street car putting out 470KW and these are by far the worst tyres I have ever driven on, the understeer is pathetic and damn right dangerous to a novice driver who thinks they are Fangio!...”

  • Holden SS V 6Ltr
  • 6,000 miles
Read full review → 402 found this helpful
Longest term 77%

“i've just tested last saturday dated 12th nov 2011 at sepang trackday..i put at front wheel..really grippy man, really bite the tarmac at corners..this tyres is underrated la..maybe coz of the price,hahahah! but...”

  • Mitsubishi
  • 70,000 miles
Read full review → 440 found this helpful

All 38 Federal 595EVO reviews

Score spread across 38 written reviews
89%
Member
I have an Accent 2014...i change the metal rim to Mag then my Friend choose for me sporty Mag with 195x55x15 595 evo... Really, i am very satisfied with the tyre performance,in every aspect the way i drove my car coz im a bit speedy...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 977
86%
Member
I bought these tires in 2014 and I believe that 2023 will be their last season. For all the time of operation, they did not let me down. No significant damage, they swallow any holes and potholes of Russian roads. They have very powerful sides, I saw it on the tire fitter's face, he suffered when he put them (was new) on a new set of rims Their clutch is enough to break the drive of a VW GOLF gti on a hot day (I did that, I didn't like it). During their use, they gave me only positive and confidence on the road. Someone is talking about aquaplaning, but even during the May snowfall they did not lose their grip in the snow porridge They can make you blush when you try to show off in front of your friends and take a turn in a sideways skid, but they don't let you, they bite into the asphalt and hold on to it. A definite plus, when burnout, they do not squeal like victims. Wonderful peasant tires, real bro. I write a review and wipe away tears of happiness for the years that we spent together (and how much money they saved me, because they held on for so long). On the highway at high speed definitely noisy.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 952
79%
Member
outstanding grip
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 930

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55%
Member
The worst tires for the wet road I've ever used.
I do not recommend it at all.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 3
Helpful 664
87%
Member
Amazing tire....overal
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 622
63%
Member
  • Mazda mx 5
  • 195/40 R16
  • 3,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Used on the front of my turbo mx5 drift car that i also daily drive,on the road they were pretty good with good feed back, not so good in the wet but were bought as summer tyres and they were good enough in the wet to not cause a issue with normal driveing, once on track i was very impressed with the turn in response grip and feed back, they did wear quicker than i exspected but for the grip they offered and the even wear rate i was very impressed, once i was finished with them i tried other tyres and i will be going back to these in the summer!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 678
60%
Member
  • Audi S4
  • 225/45 R17 W
  • 5,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
It was the worst choise to buy 595EVO! Everything was good till the rain comes. quattro drifted sideways, uncontrolled under the throttle at only 40km per hour.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 591
36%
Member
One of the worst tyres I've ever had, if they where free would never have them again, road noise is awful, even fitted to my awd audi wet grip was bordering on dangerous, they are ok in the dry, and they wear ok, but one fractured in the tread due to a defect in the tyre, and I was more than happy to throw away all 4 and fit goodyear eagle f1's, these have completely transformed the ride and handling of my car, and will never buy budget tyres again.... Lesson learnt.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 613
79%
Member
Just bought another two as I damaged the side wall of one in a pot hole the size of a wheel barrow, and kept the other replaced one as a spare as there's still some miles left in it. Done 50,000ks so far on those remaining from original set of four. Very happy with the mileage I'm getting on these tyres. I live in the country and these tyres have had a very hard life of different road conditions. My least favourite aspect of these tyres is wet weather grip. However, if you are driving sensibly they're fine.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 589
53%
Member
these tyres were not entirely cheap to say, impression was good at 1st but after a 10000km, noisy level is as high as a faulty bearing noise, wet grip is not convincing, but dry grip is good. will never choose these again for day to day driving.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 611
51%
Member
After replacing 225 40 18 front and 255 35 18 rear Federal RSR semi slick on my BMW Z3M Coupe S54, I put different wheels front-rear, 235 35 19 front, 255 30 20 rear. I put those wheels just to have it for better car looking. First problem was to balance rear tyres. I put on and off tyre from wheel 2-4 times to get even a chance of balancing it. I can see from my eyes that brand new tyre is not straight, it was deformed. But, when I manage to balance it, I could say i'm ok with this tyre.
I do not expect anything, but tyres was ok in feedback, progressiveness, even wear is much better than previous ones.
Generally, I like construction of federal tyres, they have very strong side walls (almost like run-flats) and that gives very good feedback.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 676
37%
Member
The tyres came with a brand new set of rims, as I bought the car to put them on just before, i was trying to stay on budged. A bad decision. After driving almost 8000 kimlometers the tires got cuts along the inner sidewall and one even lost a Piece of the running surface, like a renewal one.
At least 3 tires were broken and even lost 1mm of Profile.
Our technical authority in Germany, the TÜV Nord told me these tires might even not pass the high Speed test. The sidewall is too weak, and the Quality of the compound too bad. At least because of the weak sidewall (I have 92s XL) and of the poor Quality the tires got teared by the torque and weight of the car. I have an A5 convertible 3.0 diesel and can not recommend these for any heavy and powerful car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 702
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