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Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

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 (92%) than Firestone (70%). The first tyre test of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 was done in 2016, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ContiPremiumContact 5 is made in Czech Republic and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiPremiumContact 5
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
14
6
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
3.8
4.7
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
35
146

Wet

Wet
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
92%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%

Dry

Dry
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry driving behavior
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Dry handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Dry braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%

Costs

Costs
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
62%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Mileage
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
60%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Rolling resistance
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Fuel efficiency
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
80%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
68%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Interior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%

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