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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3: 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appear in 21 tests, 3 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, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.

    How the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Nexen Winguard Snow G3 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Winterhawk 4Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used174
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.014.0
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score88.784.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · Winter
    84.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Winterhawk 4Nexen Winguard Snow G3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Avg rank 13.5
    1
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Avg rank 16.5
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.7
    		No data
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Avg rank 8.8
    1
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Avg rank 20.0
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.5
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 13.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 16.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 20.0 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Nexen Winguard Snow G3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 in 4, with 3 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 →