Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 has a better rating of 74% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.