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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 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 (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
19
21
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
101
133

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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