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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
62%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
53%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
49%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
49%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
50%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
48%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

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