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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Winter Sport 5 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 (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
19
49
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
4.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
102
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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