Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 17 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.7 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination Winter SUV | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 10.0 for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination Winter SUV or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 →