Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Firestone (63%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro, the rating is the same - 63%. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.