Firestone Winterhawk 4

The new Firestone Winterhawk 4 tire has been engineered to provide optimal control and handling in cold and unpredictable conditions. Designed for European drivers by European drivers, over 20,000 end users were interviewed to guide the development of the new Firestone Winterhawk 4. The insights they gave on their daily driving challenges, as well as their need for a winter tire that performs in both the snow and wet, helped Firestone’s engineers develop the winter tire drivers are looking for.

Tire review data from 4 tire reviews averaging 82% over 13,300 miles driven, and 16 tests with an average result of 10th.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 83%
Handling 63%
Wear 87%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 93%
Snow Grip 85%
Ice Grip 78%

First On MarketMay 2020
Wheel Size14 - 20"
Width155 - 275mm
Profile35 - 70
Rolling ResistanceC - D
Wet GripB - B
Noise (dB)71 - 71
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Winterhawk 4 is ranked 34th of 67 Winter Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Firestone Winterhawk 3.

Tests Included

16

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

20th

Average Result

10th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
10th of 55 tires
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2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
10th of 16 tires
  • 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 feedback on dry roads, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and handling, although its lateral aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is average, with satisfactory lifespan and wear, but good fuel efficiency.
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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
18th of 23 tires
  • Good winter suitability and safe driving characteristics on dry roads.
  • Limited grip and extended braking distances on wet roads.
  • 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 distances, is a significant drawback. This tire might be suitable for areas with predominantly dry, cold winters but could be problematic in regions with frequent wet conditions during winter.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
165/70 R14 85 T XLDB71
175/65 R14 86 T XLDB71
175/65 R14 82 TDB71
15 inch
195/65 R15 91 HDB71
185/65 R15 92 T XLCB71
185/65 R15 88 TDB71
195/65 R15 95 T XLDB71
195/55 R15 85 HDB71
195/65 R15 91 TDB71
16 inch
205/55 R16 91 HCB71
205/55 R16 94 H XLCB71
205/60 R16 92 HDB71
205/60 R16 96 H XLCB71
215/70 R16 100 HDB71
205/60 R16 96 H XLCB71
205/55 R16 91 TCB71
205/55 R16 94 V XLCB71
215/60 R16 99 H XLCB71
17 inch
225/50 R17 98 H XLCB71
205/50 R17 93 V XLDB71
225/45 R17 91 HDB71
225/50 R17 98 V XLCB71
235/65 R17 108 V XLCB71
225/60 R17 99 HDB71
225/45 R17 94 V XLCB71
215/55 R17 98 V XLCB71
215/45 R17 91 V XLDB71
18 inch
235/60 R18 107 V XLCB71
225/40 R18 92 V XLDB71
245/45 R18 100 V XLDB71
235/60 R18 107 H XLCB71
245/40 R18 97 V XLDB71
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 W XLDB71
20 inch
255/45 R20 105 V XLCB71
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Top 3 Firestone Winterhawk 4 Reviews

Given 92% while driving a BMW 118d (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,800 average miles
I bought 4 brand new tires in November 2020 and this review is after 3000km. I'm pretty happy with them. The price was pretty good in comparison with Bridgestone and Michelin. Although I try to skip as much icy roads as possible, in rain or snow they perform well. I tried them even in a snowy mountain and everything was alright. Braking path is fairly short no matter the weather. No road noises, good responsiveness and they feel pretty reliable. For a budget tire, this is a really good value for money.
Helpful 156 - tire reviewed on March 17, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Mercedes Benz ML350 (255/50 R19) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
5000 km so far , very happy on them
Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on January 27, 2022
Given 82% while driving a Volkswagen Bora (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Very good tire in all conditions recommend it
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on October 2, 2022
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Given 74% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI 7.5 (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 2,500 spirited miles
Good quality for mid-range brand, cover winter needs. In general there is no high potential of performance for winter tires independently of brand!
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on May 24, 2024