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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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

Wet

Wet
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Dry

Dry
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%

Snow

Snow
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
77%

Costs

Costs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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