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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
VS
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

4.9
R13 – R16
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Number of tests
19
5
Best position
#5
#10
Average position
10.7
16.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
102
64

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
60%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
43%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
62%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
52%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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