Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP: 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 GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP appear in 18 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.

    How the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Winterhawk 4GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used171
    Best rank#1#19
    Avg rank10.024.5
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score88.7

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Winterhawk 4GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Avg rank 19.0
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    No data
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Avg rank 27.0
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.7
    No data
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔇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
    No data
    Firestone Winterhawk 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 19.0 for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 27.0 for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP 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 GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, GT-Radial Champiro WinterPro HP in 1, 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 →