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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

#	Continental PremiumContact 6 /78%	Firestone Roadhawk /57%

Dimensions	R15 - R22	R15 - R21
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Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Firestone Roadhawk

In this comparison, we will take a closer look at two popular summer tyres - the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Firestone Roadhawk. We will review their performance based on different tests and give you a verdict on their strengths and weaknesses.

Continental PremiumContact 6

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a top-quality summer tyre designed for touring. It is manufactured in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. This award-winning tyre replaced the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, offering improved performance and better fuel efficiency. The PremiumContact 6 has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.

In terms of test results, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has demonstrated impressive performance, earning high ratings on both wet and dry surfaces. In the ADAC and Autozeitung tests, the tyre scored particularly well in wet braking, wet handling, wet circle cornering, and dry steering response. The PremiumContact 6 holds an overall rating of 90% on our website.

Strengths of the Continental PremiumContact 6 include its excellent performance on wet surfaces and high level of driving safety. However, it does have weaknesses in terms of efficiency and fuel consumption.

Firestone Roadhawk

The Firestone Roadhawk is a summer tyre designed for various types of vehicles. Manufactured by Firestone, a reputable brand in the tyre industry, the Roadhawk aims to provide good performance on both wet and dry surfaces.

Test results for the Firestone Roadhawk are mixed. In the ADAC 2020 and Autozeitung tests, the tyre received praise for its performance on dry surfaces, particularly in dry steering response and handling. However, it scored poorly in wet conditions, with particular weaknesses in wet braking and handling. The Roadhawk holds an overall rating of 71% on our website.

Strengths of the Firestone Roadhawk include its handling on dry surfaces and low fuel consumption. However, the tyre has significant weaknesses when it comes to performance on wet surfaces, as well as increased wear and tear.

Comparison Verdict

Based on test results and overall performance, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is a better choice when it comes to wet surface performance and driving safety, while the Firestone Roadhawk may be more suitable for drivers prioritizing dry surface handling and fuel efficiency. Ultimately, the Continental PremiumContact 6 demonstrates a more balanced and reliable performance across various driving conditions, making it the preferable choice for most drivers.

Segment

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 265

2. Firestone Roadhawk 154

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Worst position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Average position in tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Year of the last test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

2. Firestone Roadhawk 2023

Best rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Worst rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

79%

Firestone
Roadhawk

69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Firestone Roadhawk 74%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 69%

Wet braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 93%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 66%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Firestone Roadhawk 73%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 65%

Wet handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 88%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 69%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 90%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 76%

Wet side guide

1. Firestone Roadhawk 92%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 71%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Firestone Roadhawk A

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 A

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

87%

Firestone
Roadhawk

80%

Dry braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 88%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 82%

Dry handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 91%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 88%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

73%

Firestone
Roadhawk

72%

Exterior noise

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 73%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 68%

Comfort

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 70%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Firestone Roadhawk ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

75.9%

Firestone
Roadhawk

0%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

82%

Firestone
Roadhawk

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Firestone Roadhawk 71%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 70%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 89%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 62%

Price/value

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 81%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 58%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 C

2. Firestone Roadhawk C

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Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,3	1,8
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	2,6	1,8
Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good	2,7	2,8
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,1	1,5	2,4	1,0	1,2
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	2,1	1,9	2,6	2,0	1,9
Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory	2,9	2,2	3,0	2,0	2,3
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