Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Vredestein Wintrac (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Wintrac has a better rating of 67% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Vredestein Wintrac first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Wintrac 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 is made in Hungary.