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Comparison: Uniroyal WinterExpert vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Uniroyal WinterExpert has a better rating of 81% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Uniroyal WinterExpert was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterExpert and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Uniroyal WinterExpert has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterExpert is made in Germany and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
12
19
Best position
#5
#5
Average position
11.3
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
100
102

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
69%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Wet Handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
62%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Dry Handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Dry Lane Change
Uniroyal WinterExpert
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Dry Steering Reaction
Uniroyal WinterExpert
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Snow Traction
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Snow Handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Noise Interior
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Ride Comfort
Uniroyal WinterExpert
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Economy
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
80%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Mileage
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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