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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Mutual tests overview

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

General comparison
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Firestone Winterhawk 4

Winterhawk 4

56%
R14 - R20
83 Sizes
19 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #20
Avg: 10.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Highly recommended
Worst rating: Not recommended
premium
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

WinterContact TS 870 P

93%
R16 - R22
111 Sizes
29 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 3.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Test winner
Worst rating: Good
lowcost
Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Speed-Grip 5

78%
R14 - R21
68 Sizes
12 Tests
Best: #3
Worst: #19
Avg: 9.3
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good

Tests used in comparison (4)

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 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (94.0%)
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
Best: Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
83%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (94.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
80%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (93.5%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.5%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (88.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
71%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Best: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (91.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
62%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (67.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
73%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
77%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
57%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

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