Segment
1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof P
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Firestone (60%). In this particular case, the Nokian WR Snowproof P has a better rating of 62% compared to 60% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WR Snowproof 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 (100%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof P also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.
| # | Firestone Winterhawk 4
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 70 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 36 | 26,4 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P | 36 | 26,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 3+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 3,3 | 1,9 | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |
| Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |
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