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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
14
29
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
16.0
3.7
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
66
178

Wet

Wet
Firestone Winterhawk 3
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Wet performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%

Snow

Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75%
Snow performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
59%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
91%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
37%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
92%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 3
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
49%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%

Ice

Ice
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%

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