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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Yokohama (46%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 49% of the Yokohama BluEarth winter V906. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the BluEarth winter V906 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
6
19
Best position
#8
#5
Average position
18.8
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
30
102

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
80%
Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Wet Handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
79%
Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dry Handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
69%
Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Snow Traction
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow Handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Snow Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
56%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
92%
Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Noise Interior
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%

Economy

Economy
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
51%
Yokohama
BluEarth winter V906
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
42%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth winter V906
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View

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