Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2: 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 WinterPro2 appear in 19 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, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose GT-Radial WinterPro2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
GT-Radial WinterPro2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 11.8 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 8.3 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 11.8 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or GT-Radial WinterPro2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 in 2, 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 →