Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Nokian WR Snowproof has a better rating of 68% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the WR Snowproof 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 (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.