Duraturn Mozzo 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 Duraturn Mozzo Winter and Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 21 tests, 1 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 Duraturn Mozzo Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Duraturn Mozzo 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Duraturn Mozzo Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 17 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 18.3 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.5 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Duraturn Mozzo Winter
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Duraturn Mozzo Winter | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 31.0 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Duraturn Mozzo Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Duraturn Mozzo Winter |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Duraturn Mozzo Winter |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Duraturn Mozzo Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 31.0 for the Duraturn Mozzo Winter.
☀️ Dry: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Duraturn Mozzo Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Duraturn Mozzo Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Duraturn Mozzo 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 Duraturn Mozzo Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Duraturn Mozzo Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Duraturn Mozzo Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Duraturn Mozzo Winter vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Duraturn Mozzo 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, Duraturn Mozzo Winter or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Duraturn Mozzo Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Duraturn Mozzo 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 Duraturn Mozzo Winter 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 Duraturn Mozzo Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Duraturn Mozzo Winter appears in 4 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17, with 1 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 →