Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus: 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 Roadhog Winter Plus appear in 18 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Roadhog Winter Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Roadhog Winter Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Roadhog Winter Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Roadhog Winter Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 29.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Roadhog Winter Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Roadhog Winter Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 27.0 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 35.0 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | No data | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 27.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 35.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Roadhog Winter Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Roadhog Winter Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Roadhog Winter Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks better than the Roadhog Winter Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Roadhog Winter Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Roadhog Winter Plus in 1, 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 →
