In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% 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 Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and
ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
