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Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

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%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein Wintrac and Firestone Winterhawk 4, the rating is the same - 56%. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, 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 Wintrac and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Wet Handling
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein Wintrac
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Vredestein Wintrac
83%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Vredestein Wintrac
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Dry Handling
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Best in category: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Vredestein Wintrac
67%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Vredestein Wintrac
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Snow Traction
Vredestein Wintrac
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Snow Handling
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Ice Braking Abs
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Vredestein Wintrac
69%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Vredestein Wintrac
61%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Vredestein Wintrac
71%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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