In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone). Generally,
Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and
Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.