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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
57%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
30%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
35%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
40%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
42%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
11%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
38%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
1%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
15%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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