Firestone Mid-range WINTERHAWK 4
7.6 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 13 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
46 375 Ft
in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 3286341806212 SAP: 18062
FIRESTONE WINTERHAWK 4, RP
D B B Price from 46 375 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 3286341806212
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
1
In stock
46 375 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
47 460 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
48 693 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
49 398 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 9 days
51 868 Ft
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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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 36 of 60
61 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 33 of 60
66 +2,2 %
snow traction
beats 38 of 54
76 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 33 of 53
68 +1,8 %
Wet beats 54 of 69
79 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 57 of 69
90 +7,9 %
Aquaplaning
beats 36 of 56
75 +4,5 %
wet handling
beats 24 of 54
45 ≈ average
Dry beats 0 of 56
1 −2,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 1 of 56
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 0 of 51
0 −1,1 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 28 of 41
73 +1,1 %
Economy beats 12 of 55
23 −5,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 33 of 55
67 +2,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 8 of 49
24 −6,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 38 of 55
70 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 39 of 54
80 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 13 of 37
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 79 % Weakness
Dry worse than 99 % Economy worse than 77 % 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
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 stands in size 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 46 375 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft This tyre 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −12 457 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +8 246 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −12 457 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +8 246 Ft rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
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 (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft +8 246 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft +7 627 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +15 423 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +30 010 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft +7 926 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft +9 243 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft +14 669 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft −5 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft +9 872 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft +4 156 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +17 693 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft +6 303 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft +7 236 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft +6 169 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft −2 867 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft −7 766 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft +5 165 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft +1 940 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft +5 858 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft +967 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft −6 498 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft +8 274 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft −8 506 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft −1 776 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −16 837 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft +1 063 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft +1 282 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −12 457 Ft
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-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code18062
EAN3286341806212
EU energy label D B B (71 dB)
D B B (71 dB) Manufacturer Firestone
Tread WINTERHAWK 4
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Firestone WINTERHAWK 4.
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Falken
EUROWINTER HS02PRO
7.4
from 126 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Firestone
WINTERHAWK 4
7.6
from 125 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 116 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 8×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 14,9
2026
2025
2024
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
46 375,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 265,00 Ft
Highest for the period
47 346,37 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.