Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

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    Cooper Weathermaster S100 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 Cooper Weathermaster S100 and Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 18 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Cooper Weathermaster S100 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Weathermaster S100 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricCooper Weathermaster S100Firestone Winterhawk 4
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used117
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.310.0
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score76.988.7

    Tire Lab Score

    76.9
    Good · Winter
    88.7
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryCooper Weathermaster S100Firestone Winterhawk 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Cooper Weathermaster S100
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Cooper Weathermaster S100
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Cooper Weathermaster S100
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.3
    Avg rank 6.7
    Cooper Weathermaster S100
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Cooper Weathermaster S100
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Cooper Weathermaster S100

    💧 Wet: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🧊 Ice: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.7 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    📏 Mileage: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Cooper Weathermaster S100.

    🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Weathermaster S100 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Cooper Weathermaster S100 or Firestone Winterhawk 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Weathermaster S100 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Cooper Weathermaster S100 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 Cooper Weathermaster S100 ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Weathermaster S100.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Cooper Weathermaster S100 appears in 1 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →