Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WinterCraft WP52+ 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 (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.