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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 46 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Dry braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Dry handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Dry driving behavior
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Safety
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dry handling - objective
Uniroyal WinterExpert
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Dry lane changing
Uniroyal WinterExpert
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Dry steering response
Uniroyal WinterExpert
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Wet
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Uniroyal WinterExpert
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Uniroyal WinterExpert
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Wet braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Wet circle cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Wet handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Wet handling - objective
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Wet side guide
Uniroyal WinterExpert
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Snow
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Snow braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Snow cornering
Uniroyal WinterExpert
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Snow handling
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Snow traction
Uniroyal WinterExpert
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Snow handling - objective
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Lateral guidance on snow
Uniroyal WinterExpert
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Ice
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Ice braking
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Exterior noise
Uniroyal WinterExpert
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Comfort
Uniroyal WinterExpert
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Interior noise
Uniroyal WinterExpert
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Costs
Confidence
Uniroyal WinterExpert
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Mileage
Uniroyal WinterExpert
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Price/value
Uniroyal WinterExpert
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Rolling resistance
Uniroyal WinterExpert
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Price
Uniroyal WinterExpert
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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