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Comparison: Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

Maxxis WP-05 ArctictrekkerBudget
MaxxisMaxxis

WP-05 Arctictrekker

R13 – R18
VS
Firestone Winterhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 3

R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Maxxis (21%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the WP-05 Arctictrekker and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
WP-05 Arctictrekker
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Number of tests
7
14
Best position
#8
#3
Average position
19.9
16.0
Latest test
2019
2020
Available sizes
88
66

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
67%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Dry performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
68%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View

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