Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter Premium2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Firestone (50%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 69% compared to 63% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.
| # | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Lateral guidance on snow
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter | 37,3 | 29,2 | |||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 33,5 | 28,6 | |||||
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