Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

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 (83%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 63% 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.