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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Winter Sport 5 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 (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

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
2024 205/55 R16 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
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.3%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (91.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.7%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
64%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
62%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (97.3%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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