Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Premium2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Firestone (50%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 99% compared to 69% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/60 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 66% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.
| # | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R17 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Exemplary2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Recommended2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Not recommended | |||||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 386 | 143 | 138 | 118 | |||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 363 | 125 | 123 | 115 | |||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Rating: Highly recommended | 384 | 130 | 136 | 118 | |||
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