Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter and Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 20 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apollo Alnac 4G Winter if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 17 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.7 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.2 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 19.6 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 14.2 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 19.6 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 14.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →