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185/55 R15 Firestone Winterhawk 4 variants
Firestone Winterhawk 4 is a winter tyre made in total of 100 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. 185/55 R15 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 101.75mm sidewall height. In 185/55 R15, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Firestone Winterhawk 4 - "T","H", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210 km/h. In 185/55 R15, Winterhawk 4 usually competes against WR D4, which is a tyre from Nokian with a rating of 54%, compared to 69% of the Firestone in question.
185/55 R15 86 T
Firestone Winterhawk 4 is made in 100 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 275/45 R20.
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (185/55 R15)
ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 16
Securing the 9th position out of 16 competitors, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 earned a final rating of "Satisfactory." Despite performing well on wet roads, snow, and ice, and showing the best score in terms of fuel consumption and wear, its weaknesses on dry roads led to a downgrading of its overall assessment. This tire showcased commendable results in challenging winter conditions, highlighting its efficiency and durability. However, its performance on dry surfaces couldn't measure up, resulting in a recommendation with reservations. The Winterhawk 4 shines in its economic use of fuel and resilience but falls short when it comes to dry pavement, balancing its strengths and weaknesses in winter driving scenarios.
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 16
Securing the 9th position out of 16 competitors, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 earned a final rating of "Satisfactory." Despite performing well on wet roads, snow, and ice, and showing the best score in terms of fuel consumption and wear, its weaknesses on dry roads led to a downgrading of its overall assessment. This tire showcased commendable results in challenging winter conditions, highlighting its efficiency and durability. However, its performance on dry surfaces couldn't measure up, resulting in a recommendation with reservations. The Winterhawk 4 shines in its economic use of fuel and resilience but falls short when it comes to dry pavement, balancing its strengths and weaknesses in winter driving scenarios.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 2,0 | 3,2 | 2,2 | 2,1 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 2,5 |
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