Segment
1. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Premium2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Firestone (50%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 69% compared to 53% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Scorpion Winter were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (53%) of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.
| # | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R16 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Exemplary2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory2. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Lateral guidance on snow
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry steering response
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 386 | 143 | 138 | 118 | |||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 363 | 125 | 123 | 115 | |||
| Pirelli Scorpion Winter | 330 | 100 | 133 | 97 | |||
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