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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
VS
Imperial SnowDragon UHPBudget
ImperialImperial

SnowDragon UHP

1.7
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
19
6
Best position
#5
#9
Average position
10.7
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
102
68

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
87%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
60%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
83%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
75%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
72%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
93%
Snow acceleration
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
94%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View

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