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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944: 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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?

    Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Toyo Snowprox S944 if

    • You prefer the Toyo Snowprox S944's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Winterhawk 4Toyo Snowprox S944
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used171
    Best rank#1#21
    Avg rank10.031.5
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score88.7—

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Winterhawk 4Toyo Snowprox S944Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Avg rank 35.0
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    		No data
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    		No data
    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 Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 35.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Toyo Snowprox S944

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Toyo Snowprox S944?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S944.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Firestone Winterhawk 4 appears in 17 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S944 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 →