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Firestone Mid-range

WINTERHAWK 4

7.6 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 13 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
127,58 €
in 255/55 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 3286341801316 SAP: 18013
FIRESTONE WINTERHAWK 4
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 127,58 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 evaluated

7.6 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,6 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 42 measurements · 19 tests
beats 28 of 44
65 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 25 of 44
66 +2,2 %
snow traction 12 tests
beats 30 of 39
76 +2,6 %
snow handling 10 tests
beats 28 of 43
68 +1,8 %
Wet from 56 measurements · 19 tests
beats 38 of 50
77 +4,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 13 tests
beats 42 of 50
90 +7,9 %
Aquaplaning 12 tests
beats 32 of 43
75 +4,5 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 13 of 43
45 ≈ average
Dry from 21 measurements · 12 tests
beats 0 of 43
1 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 12 tests
beats 1 of 43
3 −2,8 %
dry handling 9 tests
beats 0 of 43
0 −1,1 %
Ice from 3 measurements · 3 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 3 tests
beats 18 of 23
73 +1,1 %
Economy from 23 measurements · 13 tests
beats 12 of 42
30 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 29 of 42
67 +2,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 5 of 31
24 −6,3 %
Noise and comfort from 11 measurements · 11 tests
beats 30 of 43
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 11 tests
beats 33 of 43
80 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 7 of 22
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 77 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 99 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

6. rank in the group of 18 compared
+0,2 above the group median group median 7,4
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P better and cheaper 126,48 € −1,10 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +28,79 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +16,85 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € +8,42 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € +7,05 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 This tyre 127,58 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € −12,12 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € +11,43 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 102,21 € −25,37 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € −12,82 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € +1,38 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +62,78 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € −20,32 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € −17,38 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € −10,73 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +29,62 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −18,18 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −28,98 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product code18013
EAN3286341801316
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Firestone
Tread WINTERHAWK 4
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 8×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 14,9
2026
18. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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19. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2025
18. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
10. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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18. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
Detail →
2023
20. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres
Detail →
7. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres
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9. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/60 R18 2023
11 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
127,58 €
↗ 2,88 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
122,82 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
129,18 €
28.7.2026
129,18 122,82 127,58 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 124,01 € 24.6.2026: 123,74 € 25.6.2026: 123,34 € 26.6.2026: 123,41 € 27.6.2026: 123,34 € 28.6.2026: 123,54 € 2.7.2026: 123,21 € 2.7.2026: 124,43 € 3.7.2026: 124,49 € 4.7.2026: 124,43 € 5.7.2026: 124,49 € 8.7.2026: 124,23 € 9.7.2026: 124,36 € 10.7.2026: 124,16 € 12.7.2026: 123,17 € 15.7.2026: 123,63 € 16.7.2026: 128,50 € 17.7.2026: 128,54 € 18.7.2026: 128,12 € 21.7.2026: 128,59 € 22.7.2026: 128,84 € 23.7.2026: 128,76 € 24.7.2026: 128,75 € 25.7.2026: 128,86 € 28.7.2026: 129,18 € 29.7.2026: 128,91 € 29.7.2026: 125,73 € 29.7.2026: 125,42 € 31.7.2026: 125,73 € 1.8.2026: 125,42 € 8.8.2026: 125,74 € 14.8.2026: 126,04 € 19.8.2026: 126,35 € 22.8.2026: 126,65 € 26.8.2026: 126,58 € 26.8.2026: 126,65 € 28.8.2026: 126,35 € 1.9.2026: 126,65 € 2.9.2026: 126,35 € 3.9.2026: 126,04 € 11.9.2026: 125,74 € 13.9.2026: 124,45 € 13.9.2026: 125,74 € 16.9.2026: 124,45 € 20.9.2026: 125,43 € 24.9.2026: 125,13 € 26.9.2026: 124,97 € 27.9.2026: 125,17 € 29.9.2026: 125,13 € 1.10.2026: 124,82 € 6.10.2026: 125,64 € 6.10.2026: 124,82 € 7.10.2026: 123,28 € 7.10.2026: 123,16 € 9.10.2026: 123,48 € 14.10.2026: 123,43 € 14.10.2026: 124,67 € 15.10.2026: 124,98 € 22.10.2026: 125,28 € 24.10.2026: 124,98 € 26.10.2026: 123,48 € 27.10.2026: 123,61 € 29.10.2026: 123,64 € 30.10.2026: 123,51 € 2.11.2026: 124,98 € 3.11.2026: 124,70 € 4.11.2026: 124,45 € 6.11.2026: 124,19 € 6.11.2026: 124,45 € 6.11.2026: 122,82 € 7.11.2026: 124,45 € 8.11.2026: 127,58 €

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