Name: Firestone Winterhawk 4 215/55 R17
Brand: Firestone
Rating: 56 (19 reviews)

215/55 R17 Firestone Winterhawk 4 variants

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 is a winter tyre made in total of 101 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Winterhawk 4 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, Winterhawk 4 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 82%, compared to 56% of the Firestone in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Autobild in 2022, where Winterhawk 4 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 16. place. It was tested on a VW Passat.

215/55 R17 98 V

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 215/55 R17 98V XL EVc ) - In stock £103	Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 215/55 R17 98V XL EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£103	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winterhawk 4 XL - In stock £159	Winterhawk 4 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£159	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

Firestone Winterhawk 4 is made in 101 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 275/45 R20.

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Bridgestone better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Comfort

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow handling
• Snow traction

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Dry braking
• Comfort
• Snow traction

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

£132

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WinterContact TS 870 P

R16 - R22

4.65/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Continental better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Comfort

Continental worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction
• Snow handling

£149

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Uniroyal better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

Uniroyal worse at:

• Snow handling
• Interior noise
• Wet handling

£113

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

3.2/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Fulda better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort
• Dry handling

Fulda worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Dunlop better at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry braking

Dunlop worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Semperit better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Interior noise

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction
• Exterior noise
• Wet handling

£125

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Premitra Snow WP6

R14 - R19

1.3/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Maxxis better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Comfort

Maxxis worse at:

• Snow handling
• Snow traction
• Wet braking

£94

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Alpin 6

R15 - R20

3.15/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Michelin better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Comfort

Michelin worse at:

• Interior noise
• Exterior noise
• Snow handling

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Barum better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Interior noise

Barum worse at:

• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

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Wintrac Pro

R17 - R22

2.7/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Vredestein better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering

Vredestein worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Firestone Winterhawk 4:

Goodyear better at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet handling

Goodyear worse at:

• Interior noise
• Snow handling

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R17)

ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #10 of 16

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Firestone Winterhawk 4	3.1	3.1	3.5	2.9	4.3	3.0	2.2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Ranked #14 of 56

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Firestone Winterhawk 4	36	26,4

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 19

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 secured the 14th position out of 19 competitors in a notable evaluation, indicating a competitive but not top-tier performance. Among its strengths, the tire boasts impressive snow handling capabilities, minimal noise while rolling, and an outstanding tread life, satisfying those looking for durability and a quiet ride during winter conditions. However, its performance was not without drawbacks. The tire displayed only adequate performance on dry surfaces, coupled with extended braking distances on both wet and dry roads, and a ride comfort that left something to be desired. Despite these mixed outcomes, specific areas of absolute best or last performance did not emerge, underscoring its balanced, though not exemplary, capabilities across various criteria.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Firestone Winterhawk 4	2	3+	2+	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

215/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Automotorsport 2019		Premium
2.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Premium
3.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autozeitung 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium	£170 98 H + 1
4.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%		ADAC 2017	Premium	£244 94 H + 4
5.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£154 94 H + 2
6.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		ADAC 2017	Premium
7.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autozeitung 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium
8.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Die Reifentester 2025		Premium	£156 98 H + 1
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2024	ADAC 2022	Premium	£163 98 V + 1
10.	Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6	83.5% 84.5% 78%	Autozeitung 2022	Sport Auto 2024	Premium	£113 94 V + 7
11.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2022		Upper-middle	£132 94 H + 2
12.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AutoMotorSport 2025		Upper-middle	£131 98 V
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£179 94 H + 3
14.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%		ADAC 2017	Upper-middle
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%			Premium	£154 94 V + 2
16.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%			Premium
17.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2024		Upper-middle	£103 98 V
18.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Automotorsport 2019		Upper-middle	£132 98 V + 2
19.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	ADAC 2024		Lowcost	£94 98 V
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	ADAC 2024		Lowcost	£125 98 V
21.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%			Lowcost
22.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£137 94 V + 1
23.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2017	Lowcost	£104 98 V
24.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£128 98 V
25.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Automotorsport 2019	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£139 98 H + 1
26.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	Autobild 2022		Upper-middle
27.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Automotorsport 2019		Upper-middle
28.	Hankook Iw01a Ion Icept Suv				Premium	£172 98 V
29.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Lowcost	£92 98 V
30.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%			Upper-middle
31.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%		ADAC 2017	Upper-middle
32.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost
33.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	ADAC 2024		Premium	£106 94 + 14
34.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£128 98 V + 1
35.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost	£89 98 V
36.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
37.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Upper-middle	£113 98 V
38.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost
39.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
40.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%			Upper-middle	£156 94 H + 3
41.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%			Upper-middle
42.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%	Autobild 2022	ADAC 2022	Lowcost
43.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
44.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2022		Lowcost
45.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autobild 2022		Lowcost
46.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost
47.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2				Lowcost

215/55 R17 98 V

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Winter Sport 5

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Polaris 5

Wintrac Pro

UltraGrip Performance 3

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