Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 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 Nokian WR SUV 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 ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Nokian WR SUV 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Nokian WR SUV 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Nokian WR SUV 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR SUV 3 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR SUV 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 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 →