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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof: 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 Nokian WR Snowproof appear in 26 tests, 2 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.

    How the Nokian WR Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 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 Nokian WR Snowproof 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?

    Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Nokian WR Snowproof if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Winterhawk 4Nokian WR Snowproof
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used179
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.08.9
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score88.788.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · Winter
    88.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Winterhawk 4Nokian WR SnowproofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Avg rank 10.8
    121
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    321
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Avg rank 8.8
    22
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.7
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Avg rank 8.1
    2
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Avg rank 10.3
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Avg rank 13.4
    Firestone Winterhawk 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.7 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Nokian WR Snowproof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian WR Snowproof 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 Nokian WR Snowproof ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian WR Snowproof shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Nokian WR Snowproof in 9, with 2 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 →