Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert: 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert appear in 28 tests, 11 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Uniroyal WinterExpert performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 11 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 17 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Avg rank 10.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 17.5 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Avg rank 10.8 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Avg rank 9.9 1 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 14.6 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
- 20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
- 20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 AMS Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 10.7 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 17.5 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 9.9, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 14.6 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Winterhawk 4 or Uniroyal WinterExpert?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks better than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal WinterExpert 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, Uniroyal WinterExpert in 11, with 11 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 →