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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
19
4
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
101

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
52%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
39%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%

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