Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Fulda Kristall Montero 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 4.5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.7 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Fulda Kristall Montero 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Montero 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
