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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

2 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 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/60 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
19
7
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
101
118

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
85%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
59%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
59%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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