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Firestone Winterhawk 4
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Firestone Winterhawk 4

Winter
Upper-middle
6.3 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FirestoneThis tyre
Winterhawk 4
6.3
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.0
Better at: Snow braking, Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Snow braking, Comfort
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Mileage, Dry handling
Worse at: Snow handling, Exterior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 3
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2
7.3
Better at: Mileage, Comfort
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-Winter V906
5.6
Better at: Dry handling, Comfort
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
ToyoUpper-middle
Observe S944
6.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Snow handling, Wet handling
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
8.7
Better at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
7.5
Better at: Dry braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Snow handling, Wet braking
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof
6.8
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Snow handling
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent grip and safe handling on snow, ice, and wet roads, including strong aquaplaning resistance.

Low fuel consumption and lightweight construction.

Very good winter performance with balanced dynamics and high grip, making it easy to control in snowy conditions.

Quiet ride with low rolling noise.

Moderate pricing and good value for a branded winter tire.

Weaknesses

Below-average handling and reduced braking performance on dry roads, including delayed steering response and strong understeering.

Somewhat higher wear rate and limited projected tread life compared to top competitors.

Moderate driving comfort, with interior rolling noise noticeable to some users.

Slightly increased rolling resistance in certain situations, which may affect efficiency under specific conditions.

History

Winterhawk 32015–20206.3Winterhawk 42020–20256.3
2020

Firestone Winterhawk 4 was launched and replaced Firestone Winterhawk 3.

2020
1× Tested
Használtautó.hu205/55 R16#7
2021
4× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#5
Autozeitung235/55 R18#5Highly recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#10Satisfactory
ADAC225/50 R17#12Satisfactory
2022
4× Tested
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#5Good
ADAC185/65 R15#9Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#14
Autobild215/55 R17#16Satisfactory
2023
4× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#6
ADAC205/60 R16#7Good
Autobild225/60 R18#9Not recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#20Not recommended
2024
3× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#10
ADAC215/55 R17#10Satisfactory
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#18Satisfactory
2025
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#7
Autobild225/40 R18#16Satisfactory
ADAC225/40 R18#18Sufficient
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Tests (19)

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19 Tests 11× Recommended
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#7 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#16 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#18 Of 31 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#10 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#10 Of 16 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#18 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#6 Of 54 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#7 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/60 R18
#9 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#20 Of 20 Tyres
20thNot recommended
BMW 3
···
19.Viking WinTechConditionally recommended
AutoMotorSport Winter
245/45 R19
#5 Of 8 Tyres
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#9 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#14 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#16 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#5 Of 50 Tyres
Autozeitung Winter
235/55 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#10 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#12 Of 18 Tyres
Használtautó.hu Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 16 Tyres

Sizes (83)

1 Variants

79T.

1 Variants

79T

1 Variants

85T

2 Variants

8286T.

1 Variants

88T.

1 Variants

82T.

1 Variants

86T.

Ratings

Tested 13× By professional organizations

Highly recommended1× (8%)
Satisfactory9× (69%)
Sufficient1× (8%)
Not recommended2× (15%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 5.0xxx/xx R19 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 4.7235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Firestone Winterhawk 4 made?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

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