Firestone Winterhawk 4
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire replaced 🏁 Firestone / Winterhawk 3
- Available Sizes in Line: 110
- Year Released: 2020 New
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
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Tire Rank :: Firestone Winterhawk 4
115 44 in Passenger / Winter
70 25 in Performance Winter / Snow
Manufacturer's description
Make the most out of winter with the Firestone Winterhawk 4. This new generation winter tyre provides optimal control and handling in cold and unpredictable conditions. Designed for a safe and cost-efficient ride, the Winterhawk 4 will keep you in control on winter roads. The tread pattern relies on unique sipes, grooves and angular edges to attain traction on snow, while the innovative compound and tread design help the tyre stop 4% faster on wet roads than its predecessor.
Live winter to the fullest:
- Excellent wet braking (Improved snow traction);
- Outstanding performance on snow (Shorter stopping distance vs predecessor).
Notable Features
Firestone Winterhawk 4 is a directional friction tire designed to be installed on passenger cars and city SUVs. Coming at an attractive price, this tire model offers great performance for typical weather conditions of the Central Europe.
Before the company set out to design a new flagship model of this Bridgestone subsidiary, it conducted a poll of more than 20,000 European motorists. The interviewed motorists shared about the driving problems that they are confronted with on a daily basis, as well as about their need for winter tires that would perform equally well on snow and on wet pavement alike, which allowed the Firestone engineers to create a model fully matching the needs of the end consumers: the Firestone Winterhawk 4, which came to replace the Winterhawk 3, is all about ensuring optimum control and the best possible handling response in unpredictable conditions.
The new model provides better control on snow and ice due to the new optimized tread pattern that has kept its symmetry and direction. Due to an increase in the number of grooves in the shoulder areas of the Winterhawk 4, the engineers were able to improve the tire’s traction on slippery surfaces and to optimize the contact pressure for more efficient winter braking. The wide drainage grooves not only help to quickly evacuate water and melted snow from the contact area – their zigzag shape creates an edge effect, which results in better overall traction.
The combination of these constructive features ensures good performance of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 on snow and short stopping distances on wet pavement. The in-company tests conducted by Bridgestone in March 2020 at the indoor test facility Arctic Falls in Sweden showed that the traction delivered by the fourth-generation Winterhawk tires (225/45 R17) on snow exceeds the results of the predecessor model by 7%: to accelerate from 10km/h to 35 km/h, the Winterhawk 4 needs 2.72 seconds versus the 2.92 seconds shown by the Winterhawk 3.
In March 2020, yet another presales test of the Winterhawk 4 was performed. At Bridgestone’s request, it was conducted by the TÜV SÜD expert team on the ATP Papenburg test facility in Germany. The test experts recorded a 4% reduction of the Winterhawk 4 braking distance while braking from 80 km/h to 20 km/h on wet pavement: whilst the Winterhawk 3 needed 29.4 meters, the new tire demonstrated a 28.3 stopping distance (report #713183177). In both cases, the test car was VW Golf.
In addition, the tire maker mentions better fuel efficiency of the new 2020/2021 model.
Firestone Winterhawk 4 Latest News
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Dec 18, 2022Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
Ranked #6th of 10. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:The Firestone Winterhawk 4 has well-balanced performance and high hydroplaning resistance, but its rolling resistance is high.
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Dec 19, 2022Article
Auto Bild Allrad 2022: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
The experts from the German magazine tested 10 tire models, one of which demonstrated a catastrophically poor wet performance. -
Dec 01, 2022Article
Auto Bild 2022: Large Winter Tire Test R17
The Auto Bild experts tested 56 European winter tires
Firestone Winterhawk 4 Latest Reviews
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Very good quality tires at a good price. I especially recommend it for typical urban driving, e.g. to work, shop, training, for a child, etc. The tires also proved their worth in highly variable weather and temperature conditions. It's worth getting a set;)
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Firestone / Winterhawk 4
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 275 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Firestone / Winterhawk 4 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Features | Price |
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R14 | 155/65 R14 79T XL | 155/65 R14 | 79T | XL | |
R14 | 165/65 R14 79T | 165/65 R14 | 79T | ||
R14 | 165/65 R14 | 165/65 R14 | |||
R14 | 165/70 R14 85T XL | 165/70 R14 | 85T | XL | |
R14 | 175/65 R14 82T | 175/65 R14 | 82T | ||
R14 | 175/65 R14 86T XL | 175/65 R14 | 86T | XL | |
R14 | 175/70 R14 88T XL | 175/70 R14 | 88T | XL | |
R14 | 185/60 R14 82T | 185/60 R14 | 82T | ||
R14 | 185/65 R14 86T | 185/65 R14 | 86T | ||
R15 | 165/60 R15 81T XL | 165/60 R15 | 81T | XL | |
R15 | 165/65 R15 81T | 165/65 R15 | 81T | ||
R15 | 175/65 R15 84T | 175/65 R15 | 84T |
From 80.3, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/55 R15 86H XL | 185/55 R15 | 86H | XL |
From 111.9, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/55 R15 86T XL | 185/55 R15 | 86T | XL | |
R15 | 185/60 R15 84T | 185/60 R15 | 84T |
From 82.4, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/60 R15 88T XL | 185/60 R15 | 88T | XL |
From 82.6, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | |||
R15 | 185/65 R15 88T | 185/65 R15 | 88T |
From 89.9, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/65 R15 92T XL | 185/65 R15 | 92T | XL |
From 91.8, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | |||
R15 | 195/50 R15 86H XL | 195/50 R15 | 86H | XL |
From 89.6, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/55 R15 85H | 195/55 R15 | 85H | ||
R15 | 195/55 R15 | 195/55 R15 | |||
R15 | 195/60 R15 88T | 195/60 R15 | 88T |
From 89.7, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H |
From 89.6, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 91T | 195/65 R15 | 91T |
From 79.9, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 95T XL | 195/65 R15 | 95T | XL |
From 89.4, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | |||
R15 | 205/65 R15 94T | 205/65 R15 | 94T | ||
R16 | 195/45 R16 84H XL | 195/45 R16 | 84H | XL |
From 114.2, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | XL |
From 145.2, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/55 R16 87H | 195/55 R16 | 87H |
From 110.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/55 R16 91H XL | 195/55 R16 | 91H | XL |
From 119.1, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/60 R16 89H | 195/60 R16 | 89H |
From 114.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H |
From 106.1, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/55 R16 91T | 205/55 R16 | 91T |
From 105.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/55 R16 94H XL | 205/55 R16 | 94H | XL |
From 113.3, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | XL |
From 117.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/60 R16 92H | 205/60 R16 | 92H |
From 118.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H | XL |
From 124.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/45 R16 90V XL | 215/45 R16 | 90V | XL | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 93H | 215/55 R16 | 93H |
From 138.1, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H | XL |
From 147.6, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/60 R16 99H | 215/60 R16 | 99H | ||
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | XL |
From 129.2, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/65 R16 98H | 215/65 R16 | 98H |
From 124.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/65 R16 102H XL | 215/65 R16 | 102H | XL |
From 130.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/70 R16 100H | 215/70 R16 | 100H | ||
R16 | 225/55 R16 99H XL | 225/55 R16 | 99H | XL | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88V XL | 205/45 R17 | 88V | XL |
From 144.2, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V | XL |
From 141.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | XL |
From 142.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/60 R17 93H | 205/60 R17 | 93H |
From 152.3, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/45 R17 91V XL | 215/45 R17 | 91V | XL |
From 160.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | XL |
From 135.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/50 R17 | 215/50 R17 | |||
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | XL |
From 157.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/55 R17 | 215/55 R17 | |||
R17 | 215/60 R17 96H | 215/60 R17 | 96H |
From 139.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/65 R17 103H XL | 215/65 R17 | 103H | XL | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 91H | 225/45 R17 | 91H |
From 128.3, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | XL |
From 135.3, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | |||
R17 | 225/50 R17 98H XL | 225/50 R17 | 98H | XL |
From 139.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | XL |
From 153.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | XL |
From 162.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/60 R17 99H | 225/60 R17 | 99H |
From 166.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/65 R17 106H XL | 225/65 R17 | 106H | XL |
From 169.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/45 R17 97V XL | 235/45 R17 | 97V | XL |
From 157.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V | XL |
From 175.4, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/65 R17 108V XL | 235/65 R17 | 108V | XL |
From 186.3, 1 offer
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R17 | 245/45 R17 99V XL | 245/45 R17 | 99V | XL |
From 181.1, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/50 R18 92V | 215/50 R18 | 92V | ||
R18 | 215/55 R18 99V XL | 215/55 R18 | 99V | XL |
From 170.8, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/40 R18 92V XL | 225/40 R18 | 92V | XL |
From 136.7, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V | XL |
From 147.6, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/50 R18 99V XL | 225/50 R18 | 99V | XL | |
R18 | 225/55 R18 102V XL | 225/55 R18 | 102V | XL |
From 165.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/55 R18 | 225/55 R18 | |||
R18 | 225/60 R18 104V XL | 225/60 R18 | 104V | XL |
From 163.2, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/40 R18 95V XL | 235/40 R18 | 95V | XL |
From 181.2, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/45 R18 98V XL | 235/45 R18 | 98V | XL |
From 166.2, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/50 R18 101V XL | 235/50 R18 | 101V | XL |
From 218.8, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/55 R18 104H XL | 235/55 R18 | 104H | XL | |
R18 | 235/55 R18 104V XL | 235/55 R18 | 104V | XL |
From 198.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/60 R18 107H XL | 235/60 R18 | 107H | XL | |
R18 | 235/60 R18 107V XL | 235/60 R18 | 107V | XL |
From 164.6, 1 offer
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R18 | 245/40 R18 97V XL | 245/40 R18 | 97V | XL |
From 164.7, 1 offer
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R18 | 245/45 R18 100V XL | 245/45 R18 | 100V | XL | |
R18 | 245/50 R18 104V XL | 245/50 R18 | 104V | XL |
From 226.6, 1 offer
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R18 | 255/55 R18 109V XL | 255/55 R18 | 109V | XL |
From 175.4, 1 offer
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R18 | 255/60 R18 112V XL | 255/60 R18 | 112V | XL |
From 215.1, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/40 R19 93W XL | 225/40 R19 | 93W | XL | |
R19 | 225/45 R19 96V XL | 225/45 R19 | 96V | XL |
From 219.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/55 R19 99V | 225/55 R19 | 99V |
From 201.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/35 R19 91W XL | 235/35 R19 | 91W | XL |
From 226.2, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/40 R19 96V XL | 235/40 R19 | 96V | XL |
From 196.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/45 R19 99V XL | 235/45 R19 | 99V | XL |
From 211.8, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/50 R19 103V XL | 235/50 R19 | 103V | XL |
From 205.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/55 R19 105V XL | 235/55 R19 | 105V | XL |
From 216.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/40 R19 98V XL | 245/40 R19 | 98V | XL |
From 241.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/45 R19 102V XL | 245/45 R19 | 102V | XL |
From 222.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/35 R19 96V XL | 255/35 R19 | 96V | XL |
From 204.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/40 R19 100V XL | 255/40 R19 | 100V | XL | |
R19 | 255/45 R19 104V XL | 255/45 R19 | 104V | XL |
From 295.1, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/50 R19 107V XL | 255/50 R19 | 107V | XL |
From 208.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/55 R19 111V XL | 255/55 R19 | 111V | XL |
From 204.0, 1 offer
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R20 | 195/55 R20 95H XL | 195/55 R20 | 95H | XL |
From 113.5, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/45 R20 105V XL | 255/45 R20 | 105V | XL |
From 240.3, 1 offer
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R20 | 275/45 R20 110V XL | 275/45 R20 | 110V | XL |
From 277.1, 1 offer
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What is good?
Comments
Great tires. Now, when it is snowing, you can fully evaluate them. They stick to the road in snow as well as in slush. Good braking. Also great against snow during rain. I also have summer tires of this company. They're just as great. I recommend. Super quality at a great price.
What is good?
Comments
Very good quality tires at a good price. I especially recommend it for typical urban driving, e.g. to work, shop, training, for a child, etc. The tires also proved their worth in highly variable weather and temperature conditions. It's worth getting a set;)
Questions and Answers
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Dec 18, 2022Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
Ranked #6th of 10. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:The Firestone Winterhawk 4 has well-balanced performance and high hydroplaning resistance, but its rolling resistance is high.
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Dec 19, 2022Article
Auto Bild Allrad 2022: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
The experts from the German magazine tested 10 tire models, one of which demonstrated a catastrophically poor wet performance. -
Dec 01, 2022Article
Auto Bild 2022: Large Winter Tire Test R17
The Auto Bild experts tested 56 European winter tires -
Oct 25, 2022Tire Test 2023
Autobild: Large Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #16th of 20. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:Convincing snow qualities, low rolling noise, very good mileage. Only satisfactory dry qualities, longer wet and dry braking distances, moderate driving comfort.
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Oct 08, 2022Article
ADAC 2022: Winter Tire Test R15
The ADAC experts tested 16 winter tires, two of which ended up being rated as «Good», and two were not up to the set tasks, and received a «not recommended» stamp -
Oct 15, 2022Article
Auto Motor und Sport 2022: Winter Tire Test R19
The German magazine conducted its next test of European tires, whose characteristics, as the experts noted, are gradually drifting away from the Nordic tires -
Sep 27, 2022Tire Test 2023
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R15
Ranked #9th of 15. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:Good on wet roads, snow and ice. Low fuel consumption (top mark). Weaknesses on dry roads.
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Sep 26, 2022Tire Test 2023
Auto Motor und Sport: Winter Tire Test R19
Ranked #5th of 8. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:High traction and good handling performance on snow. Good handling response on dry pavement (but the grip is generally lower than that of the leaders). Long braking distance and reduced grip on wet pavement. Increased risk of hydroplaning. Long braking distance on dry pavement. Distinct noise. Low riding comfort. Good.
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Nov 21, 2021Tire Chart 2021
Tyre Reviews: Best Performance Winter Tires
Ranked #10th of 12. Firestone Winterhawk 4 -
Oct 21, 2021Tire Test 2021
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #10th of 20. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:The tenth place in the tournament bracket was occupied by the Firestone Winterhawk 4 (a product from a Bridgestone subsidiary).
Pros: very good overall winter performance, short stopping distance on snow and wet pavement, long expected mileage, affordable price.
Cons: understeer and increased stopping distance on dry pavement. -
Oct 22, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Winter Tire Test R16 (The Final)
The biggest test of 2021 conducted by the expert team of the German publication Auto Bild was devoted to winter tires of one of Europe’s most popular sizes, 2… -
Oct 14, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Winter Tire Test R17
The experts of the German motoring association ADAC in partnership with other European consumer rights organizations, and in full accordance with precisely defined methodology, tested … -
Sep 26, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Winter Tire Test R16 (Elimination Round)
The German industry magazine Auto Bild has published the results of the elimination round of the large test of winter tires in size 205/55 R16... -
Sep 24, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #12th of 18. Firestone Winterhawk 4Verdict:Good performance on wet surface, snow and ice. Poor dry performance.
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Sep 18, 2020Article
New winter tire releases to expect in 2020/2021
The persistent summer weather will still not fool experienced motorists: the new winter season is just round the corner, and now is the time to check out your winter tires. -
Jul 09, 2020Article
Firestone presents Winterhawk 4 – the new flagship model of the winter tire line
Bridgestone EMIA has presented the friction winter tire Firestone Winterhawk 4. According to the manufacturer, prior to the release of this new-generation winter tire line, over 20,000… -
May 30, 2020External Link
Firestone launches Winterhawk 4 flagship winter tyre - Tyrepress
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