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.
