Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.