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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Firestone (61%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 52% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
30
21
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
11.9
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
68
165

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
71%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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