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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 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%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WinterContact TS 870 P 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 (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 P is made in Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/60 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2022 245/45 R19 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (94.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (87.7%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
64%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (93.8%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
93%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
57%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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