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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR D4 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 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 WR D4 is made in Finland and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
26
19
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
6.0
10.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
82
102

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR D4
80%
Dry braking
Nokian WR D4
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Dry performance
Nokian WR D4
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR D4
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Dry handling
Nokian WR D4
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR D4
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR D4
71%
Wet braking
Nokian WR D4
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Wet handling
Nokian WR D4
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR D4
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR D4
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR D4
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Wet performance
Nokian WR D4
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR D4
92%
Snow traction
Nokian WR D4
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Snow braking
Nokian WR D4
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow handling
Nokian WR D4
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Snow performance
Nokian WR D4
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR D4
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR D4
71%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR D4
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Interior noise
Nokian WR D4
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Comfort
Nokian WR D4
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR D4
87%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR D4
86%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR D4
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Price/value
Nokian WR D4
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%

Ice

Ice
Nokian WR D4
83%
Ice braking
Nokian WR D4
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR D4
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%

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