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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
VS
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

3.6
R14 – R23
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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 (63%) than Maxxis (21%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 36% 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.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Number of tests
19
20
Best position
#5
#5
Average position
10.7
15.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
103
73

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
99%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry steering response
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
98%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Snow acceleration
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
97%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Snow handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
91%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
87%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
91%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
93%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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