215/55 R17 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 R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Winterhawk 4 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, Winterhawk 4 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 87%, compared to 65% of the Firestone in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Autobild in 2022, where Winterhawk 4 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 16. place. It was tested on a VW Passat.
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 (215/55 R17)
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
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satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 19
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 secured the 14th position out of 19 competitors in a notable evaluation, indicating a competitive but not top-tier performance. Among its strengths, the tire boasts impressive snow handling capabilities, minimal noise while rolling, and an outstanding tread life, satisfying those looking for durability and a quiet ride during winter conditions. However, its performance was not without drawbacks. The tire displayed only adequate performance on dry surfaces, coupled with extended braking distances on both wet and dry roads, and a ride comfort that left something to be desired. Despite these mixed outcomes, specific areas of absolute best or last performance did not emerge, underscoring its balanced, though not exemplary, capabilities across various criteria.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 2 | 3+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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Ranked #14 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 36 | 26,4 |
