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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 54% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (7)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/60 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2022 245/45 R19 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2021 235/55 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (98.0%)
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (94.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac (92.8%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (98.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Best in category: Pirelli Scorpion Winter (97.7%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (100.0%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (89.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.3%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
60%
Best in category: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (93.5%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
59%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
46%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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