The presented tyre is marked with 3PMSF symbol (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake). It means that the tyre meets the EU requirements for winter tyres. The symbol is awarded after thorough tests of a tyre model in terms of snow grip.
tyre tests Firestone Winterhawk 4:
2023
ÖAMTC
205/60 R16
highly recommended
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ADAC
205/60 R16
good
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2022
Auto, Motor und Sport
245/45 R19
sufficient
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Auto Bild
225/45 R19
good
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Auto Bild
215/55 R17
satisfactory
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ADAC
185/65 R15
satisfactory
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2021
Auto Zeitung
235/55 R18
highly recommended
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ADAC
225/50 R17
satisfactory
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Auto Bild
205/55 R16
satisfactory
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Winterhawk 4 is another version of middle-class winter tyres produced by the Firestonebrand. They are characterised by a directional "V" shaped tread, which has a positive effect on road braking and snow and slush evacuation.
The product is the direct successor of the Winterhawk 3. The designers managed to maintain all the advantages of the predecessor. As a result, the model is primarily characterized by a high safety rate, mainly due to the short braking distance. In addition, it is durable and resistant to damage, and has predictable behaviour on various types of surfaces.
Despite the satisfactory achievements of the predecessor in terms of safety, the designers decided that this aspect is always worth improving. The more so because driving in winter conditions is particularly vulnerable to life-threatening and health-threatening traffic situations. Therefore, the company Firestone made sure that the latest model increased the tyre's grip on snow and shortened braking distance on wet roads. The new generation is a guarantee of even more control and reliable guidance, regardless of the weather outside the window.
Firestone is an American brand with traditions, one of the first in the world to produce tyres on an industrial scale. It was founded in 1905 in Ohio. It is one of the most recognized companies producing middle class tyres. It currently belongs to the Japanese company Bridgestone.