Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter: 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter appear in 22 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 5 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 80 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 10.6 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 6.5 2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Avg rank 20.0 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 8.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 20.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter in 5, 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 →