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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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Summary
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Firestone (60%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 60% compared to 59% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

#	Firestone Winterhawk 4 /60%	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 /59%

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Segment

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 100

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 33

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 18x

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 16x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2.

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 5.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 13.

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 20.

Average position in tests

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 6.67

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 10.19

Year of the last test

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 2024

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2024

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

77%

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

74

Wet braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 76%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 71%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 69%

Wet handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 80%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 70%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 B

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

68%

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

53

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 74%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 56%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 62%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 50%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

77%

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

72

Snow traction

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 74%

Snow braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 71%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 68%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 78%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 74%

Snow cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 73%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

66%

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

62

Exterior noise

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 76%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 70%

Comfort

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 65%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 58%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

72

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

62%

Rolling resistance

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 81%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 65%

Mileage

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 65%

2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 58%

Price/value

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 76%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 58%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 C

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

Firestone
Winterhawk 4

?

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Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory	3	3	3	3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2-	3	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Firestone WinterHawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory	3.1	3.1	3.5	2.9	4.3	3.0	2.2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2.8	3.0	3.1	3.1	3.4	3.0	1.9
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