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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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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 The PremiumContact 6 has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.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.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| 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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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| 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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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Poor | 4,9 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Test winner | 264 | 137 | 127 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 121 | 75 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 34,3 | 30,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 32 | |||||
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