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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

4.9
R13 – R16
VS
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
5
19
Best position
#10
#5
Average position
16.4
10.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
102

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
60%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Wet Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
43%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Dry Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Snow Traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
62%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Snow Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
52%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Ice Braking Abs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Ride Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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