Name: Firestone Winterhawk 4 225/45 R17
Brand: Firestone
Rating: 60 (16 reviews)

225/45 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. 225/45 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Firestone Winterhawk 4 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/45 R17, Winterhawk 4 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 88%, compared to 60% of the Firestone in question.

225/45 R17 91 H

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225/45 R17 94 V

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

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/45 R17)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/60 R18
not recommended
Ranked #9 of 10

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 finished in the 9th position out of several competitors, receiving a final rating of "Not recommended." Despite being praised as a winter specialist with good aquaplaning qualities and a low price level, significant drawbacks were highlighted that impacted its overall performance. The tyre demonstrated strong understeering during dry handling, delayed steering response, and extended braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Despite these criticisms, it's important to note that the Firestone Winterhawk 4 excelled in snow braking, snow cornering, and snow handling, indicating its effectiveness under specific winter conditions. However, these strengths were not enough to offset the identified weaknesses, leading to its final evaluation.

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Firestone Winterhawk 4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #6 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Firestone Winterhawk 4	33,9	31,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
not recommended
Ranked #20 of 20

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 finished in last place, ranking 20th out of 20 competitors. In the assessment, it was particularly criticized for its markedly understeering dry handling, extended braking distances on dry surfaces, and increased rolling resistance. Despite showing balanced driving behavior on snow and wet conditions, these shortcomings led to a final verdict of "Not recommended." This evaluation highlights a significant contrast between its performance in different conditions, emphasizing the areas where improvements are necessary for better overall safety and efficiency in winter driving conditions.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Firestone Winterhawk 4	2+	3	2	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Firestone Winterhawk 4	2,1	3,3	1,9	2,1	2,9	2,5
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225/45 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: 1	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Autobild 2019	ADAC 2021	Premium
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: 1	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£135 91 H + 2
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: 1	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Tyre Reviews 2021	Premium
4.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2! Newer model available: 1	78.7% 81.3% 66.3% 81.3%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£133 91 H + 1
5.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: 1	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Autoexpress 2022	Premium	£199 91 H + 3
6.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: 1	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£129 91 H + 3
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: 1	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£190 91 H + 3
8.	Kleber KRISALP HP3! Newer model available: 1	77.3% 88.7% 74.5% 80.5%	Tyre Reviews 2022	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£120 91 H + 3
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5! Newer model available: 1	81.7% 90.7% 81.6% 74.3%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Premium	£115 91 H + 7
10.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2! Newer model available: 1	72.5% 94.8% 73.9% 81.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£125 94 H + 1
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3! Newer model available: 1	84.9% 84.6% 80.4% 75.4%	ADAC 2023	Autoexpress 2022	Upper-middle	£93 91 H + 2
12.	Nokian WR D4! Newer model available: 1	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III! Newer model available: 1				Premium	£178 91 H + 6
14.	Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452! Newer model available: 1	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
15.	Firestone Winterhawk 4! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£94 91 H + 1
16.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: 1	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	ADAC 2016	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
17.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001! Newer model available: 1	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£155 91 H + 1
18.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6! Newer model available: 1	78.4% 70.3% 78.3% 71.2%	Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£93 0 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: 1	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2019	AutoMotorSport 2017	Lowcost
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5! Newer model available: 1	74.5% 77.6% 76% 68.8%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£113 91 H + 1
21.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: 1	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£147 91 H + 4
22.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2! Newer model available: 1	70% 85.9% 74% 72.3%	Autozeitung 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£93 91 H + 1
23.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: 1	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ADAC 2023	ACE 2020	Upper-middle	£138 91 H + 1
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof P! Newer model available: 1	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	Autozeitung 2022	ADAC 2021	Upper-middle	£235 91 H + 1
25.	Toyo Observe S944! Newer model available: 1	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle
26.	Toyo Snowprox S954! Newer model available: 1	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
27.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S! Newer model available: 1	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£151 91 H
28.	Sava Eskimo HP2! Newer model available: 1	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2023	ADAC 2021	Lowcost	£97 91 H + 1
29.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71! Newer model available: 1	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£103 91 H + 2
30.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO! Newer model available: 1	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
31.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: 1	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
32.	Giti GitiWinter W1! Newer model available: 1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
33.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906! Newer model available: 1	68.3% 67.6% 84%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£104 91 H + 1
34.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7! Newer model available: 1		Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£103 94 H + 2
35.	Debica Frigo HP2! Newer model available: 1	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£92 91 H + 1
36.	Nokian WR D3! Newer model available: 1		ADAC 2013	Autobild 2014	Upper-middle
37.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32! Newer model available: 1		Autoexpress 2016	Automotorsport 2015	Premium
38.	Uniroyal WinterExpert! Newer model available: 1	65.6% 75.1% 72.4% 74.7%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£103 91 H + 1
39.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: 1	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£73 91 H + 1
40.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
41.	Nokian WR A4! Newer model available: 1			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
42.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905! Newer model available: 1	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2019		Upper-middle	£157 91 H + 11
43.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: 1	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
44.	Matador MP93 Nordicca! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Lowcost
45.	Fortune Fsr901! Newer model available: 1				Lowcost
46.	Kormoran SNOW! Newer model available: 1		ADAC 2023		Lowcost
47.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: 1	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Lowcost
48.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP! Newer model available: 1	62% 70.7% 88.8%		Tyre Reviews 2021	Lowcost	£72 91 V + 1
49.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2017	Lowcost
50.	Imperial SnowDragon 3! Newer model available: 1		Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost

225/45 R17 91 H

225/45 R17 94 V

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