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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Matador (50%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Winterhawk 3 and Matador MP92 Sibir Snow, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the MP92 Sibir Snow were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Matador MP92 Sibir Snow also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Number of tests
14
8
Best position
#3
#12
Average position
16.0
22.3
Latest test
2020
2021
Available sizes
66
43

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
84%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
55%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
63%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
68%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
78%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
78%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
75%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
80%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
81%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
60%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
87%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
83%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
70%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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