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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Nokian Snowproof 2 has a better rating of 69% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
4
19
Best position
#4
#5
Average position
11.0
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
18
102

Wet

Wet
Nokian Snowproof 2
86%
Wet handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Snowproof 2
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Wet braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Snowproof 2
91%
Comfort
Nokian Snowproof 2
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Interior noise
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Exterior noise
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%

Snow

Snow
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Snow braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Snow traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Snowproof 2
81%
Dry braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Dry handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Snowproof 2
84%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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