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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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 Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.5%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
60%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
70%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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