Firestone Winterhawk 4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

20th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

18
of 23
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs well in winter conditions and offers safe handling on dry roads. However, its poor performance on wet roads, including limited grip and extended braking distance...
Weak:
Dry Handling
10
of 16
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but significant weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feed...
Strong:
Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Braking, Abrasion
10
of 55
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

9
of 11
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling
20
of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Weak:
Dry Handling
7
of 16
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 provides satisfactory steering feedback on dry roads and remains stable at the limit, earning a good overall rating for dry conditions due to its good braking performance...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Dry Braking, Abrasion, Wear
6
of 54
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Wet Braking
16
of 22
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6

Fair.
Strong:
Snow Slalom, Value
6
of 10
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Good.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom
14
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

9
of 15
2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Even if the Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 achieves good results in the wet, on snow and ice, as well as in terms of fuel consumption and wear, its performance in the dry is no longer sufficient for a good...
5
of 8
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Good.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Price
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Circle, Curved Aquaplaning
5
of 10
2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Good results in the snow and wet, however only average in the dry.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Handling, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
10
of 22
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Weak:
Dry Braking
12
of 18
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

5
of 49
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005