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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
6
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
3.7
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
62
101

Wet

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%

Snow

Snow
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%

Dry

Dry
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
52%
Dry performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Dry steering response
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%

Costs

Costs
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%

Dimensions and prices

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