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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2 (2026)

3 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 Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Firestone (63%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Winterhawk 3 and Semperit Master-Grip 2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the Master-Grip 2 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 Semperit Master-Grip 2 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Number of tests
14
4
Best position
#3
#8
Average position
16.0
11.8
Latest test
2020
2018
Available sizes
66
54

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
75%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
73%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
88%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
91%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
78%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
97%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
84%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
73%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
75%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
67%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
64%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
81%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
76%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
82%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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