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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.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Number of tests
19
7
Best position
#5
#5
Average position
10.7
16.6
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
102
14

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
98%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
87%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
98%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
96%
Safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
98%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
100%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
85%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
95%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
88%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
82%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
91%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
88%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
96%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
99%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
92%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
99%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
84%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
74%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
99%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
93%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
85%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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