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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    2026 test data · 27 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2: 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 appear in 27 tests, 5 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, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.

    How the Sava Eskimo HP2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow 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 dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Sava Eskimo HP2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Winterhawk 4Sava Eskimo HP2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1710
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.014.4
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.790

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Winterhawk 4Sava Eskimo HP2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Avg rank 19.2
    1
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Avg rank 15.7
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Avg rank 7.1
    22
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.7
    Avg rank 6.0
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Avg rank 9.6
    2
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Avg rank 7.0
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Avg rank 16.3
    Firestone Winterhawk 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 19.2 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to 15.7 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.7 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 9.6 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 16.3 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Sava Eskimo HP2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Sava Eskimo HP2 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, Sava Eskimo HP2 in 10, with 5 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 →