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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

3 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 Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
19
17
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
101
80

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
74%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
77%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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