Apollo Aspire XP 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 Aspire XP Winter and Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 25 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 Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 17 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 9.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP 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 Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 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 →