Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Yokohama (55%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 56% of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the BluEarth-Winter V906 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 Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.