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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Firestone (63%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Winterhawk 3 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
14
26
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
16.0
6.0
Latest test
2020
2019
Available sizes
66
82

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Nokian WR D4
74%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Nokian WR D4
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Nokian WR D4
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Nokian WR D4
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Nokian WR D4
72%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
79%
Nokian
WR D4
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Nokian WR D4
82%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
91%
Nokian
WR D4
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Nokian WR D4
86%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Nokian WR D4
88%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Nokian WR D4
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Nokian WR D4
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
69%
Nokian
WR D4
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Nokian WR D4
66%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
68%
Nokian WR D4
64%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Nokian WR D4
83%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Nokian WR D4
71%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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