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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 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 (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 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 (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
47%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (92.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
55%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
49%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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