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Comparison: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Linglong (48%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 48% of the Linglong Sport Master Winter. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master Winter was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Sport Master Winter and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Linglong
Sport Master Winter
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
6
19
Best position
#5
#5
Average position
11.2
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
26
102

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Wet Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Linglong Sport Master Winter
55%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Linglong Sport Master Winter
61%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Linglong Sport Master Winter
56%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
64%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
50%
Dry Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow Traction
Linglong Sport Master Winter
51%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Snow Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
63%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Linglong Sport Master Winter
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Linglong Sport Master Winter
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Ride Comfort
Linglong Sport Master Winter
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%

Economy

Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Linglong Sport Master Winter
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Mileage
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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