Name: Firestone Winterhawk 4 225/55 R17
Brand: Firestone
Rating: 60 (16 reviews)

225/55 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. 225/55 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Winterhawk 4 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/55 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.

225/55 R17 101 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 (225/55 R17)

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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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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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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Source: www.adac.de

225/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: 1	83.5% 84.5% 78%	autobild 2019	ADAC 2021	Premium	£135 97 W + 7
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: 1	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2021	Premium	£169 97 H + 4
3.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: 1	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium	£123 97 H + 1
4.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: 1	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium	£155 97 H + 4
5.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2! Newer model available: 1	78.7% 81.3% 66.3% 81.3%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£157 101 V
6.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: 1	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£175 97 H + 5
7.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: 1	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autobild 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium
8.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: 1	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
9.	Kleber KRISALP HP3! Newer model available: 1	77.3% 88.7% 74.5% 80.5%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£126 97 H + 3
10.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5! Newer model available: 1	81.7% 90.7% 81.6% 74.3%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2023	Premium	£135 101 V + 3
11.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4! Newer model available: 1	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%		AutoMotorSport 2017	Premium	£208 97 H
12.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3! Newer model available: 1	84.9% 84.6% 80.4% 75.4%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£137 97 H + 2
13.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2! Newer model available: 1	72.5% 94.8% 73.9% 81.1%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£137 97 H + 2
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III! Newer model available: 1				Premium	£174 97 H + 4
15.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: 1	82.9%		Autoklub ČR 2014	Premium	£168 97 H + 2
16.	Nokian WR D4! Newer model available: 1	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%		Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
17.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001! Newer model available: 1	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£172 97 H + 4
18.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: 1	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Autobild 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
19.	Firestone Winterhawk 4! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£94 101 V
20.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6! Newer model available: 1	78.4% 70.3% 78.3% 71.2%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£110 0 V
21.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5! Newer model available: 1	74.5% 77.6% 76% 68.8%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£122 97 H + 2
22.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: 1	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%		Autobild 2019	Lowcost
23.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: 1	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£154 97 H + 3
24.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2! Newer model available: 1	70% 85.9% 74% 72.3%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£117 97 H + 1
25.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: 1	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
26.	Nokian WR Snowproof P! Newer model available: 1	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%		Autozeitung 2022	Upper-middle
27.	Toyo Observe S944! Newer model available: 1	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£117 101 V
28.	Toyo Snowprox S954! Newer model available: 1	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
29.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S! Newer model available: 1	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£155 101 H
30.	Continental VanContact Winter! Newer model available: 1	94.2% 85.1% 61.8%		ProMobil 2018	Premium	£245 109 + 1
31.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71! Newer model available: 1	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£136 97 H + 2
32.	Sava Eskimo HP2! Newer model available: 1	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£116 101 V
33.	Pirelli CARRIER WINTER! Newer model available: 1	66.3%			Premium	£270 109 T + 1
34.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO! Newer model available: 1	66.3% 92% 85%			Premium
35.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: 1	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
36.	Giti GitiWinter W1! Newer model available: 1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
37.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£110 97 H + 3
38.	Nexen WinGuard Sport! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2014	Lowcost
39.	Debica Frigo HP2! Newer model available: 1	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£114 101 V
40.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32! Newer model available: 1			Autoexpress 2016	Premium
41.	Nokian WR C3! Newer model available: 1	30.7% 95.8% 59.9%		ProMobil 2018	Upper-middle
42.	Uniroyal WinterExpert! Newer model available: 1	65.6% 75.1% 72.4% 74.7%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£121 101 V
43.	Falken EuroWinter VAN01! Newer model available: 1	65.8%			Upper-middle	£169 109 T
44.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: 1	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£114 101 V
45.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
46.	Nokian WR A4! Newer model available: 1			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
47.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905! Newer model available: 1	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£134 97 H + 5
48.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: 1	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
49.	Matador MP93 Nordicca! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Lowcost
50.	Kormoran SNOW! Newer model available: 1			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
51.	Fortune Fsr901! Newer model available: 1				Lowcost
52.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: 1	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%		Autobild 2019	Lowcost
53.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP! Newer model available: 1	62% 70.7% 88.8%		Tyre Reviews 2021	Lowcost	£81 101 V
54.	Imperial SnowDragon 3! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2023	Lowcost
55.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2! Newer model available: 1			Autobild 2017	Lowcost

225/55 R17 101 V

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