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

6 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 Germany (Continental). 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
19
29
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
102
222

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
64%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
91%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
89%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
93%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
69%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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