18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Matador MP92 Sibir Snow vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Matador (50%). But when it comes to comparing Matador MP92 Sibir Snow and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the MP92 Sibir Snow and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Matador MP92 Sibir Snow dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (92%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 3 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Number of tests
8
14
Best position
#12
#3
Average position
22.3
16.0
Latest test
2021
2020
Available sizes
43
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Wet Braking
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Wet Handling
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
55%
Wet Circle Cornering
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dry Braking
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Dry Handling
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
78%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Snow Braking
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Snow Traction
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Snow Handling
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
80%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Ice Braking Abs
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
76%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Noise Exterior
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Noise Interior
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Ride Comfort
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Economy
Confidence
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
77%
Matador
MP92 Sibir Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Rolling Resistance
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Mileage
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.