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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Premitra Snow WP6 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
62%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
53%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow Traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Snow Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
49%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Ice Braking Abs
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
49%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
50%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
48%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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