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Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue vs. Fulda EcoControl HP vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

In the realm of summer tyres, two notable models stand out: the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and the Firestone Roadhawk. Both tires have distinctive strengths and weaknesses which we will examine based on comprehensive test data.


First, let's take a look at the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Made in the Czech Republic, this model boasts impressive performance in several areas. Strong points include significant resistance to aquaplaning and lower interior noise. In the ADAC test, it ranked 3rd out of 16 total tyres, and in the Autobild test, it had a respectable 5th place out of 51 tyres. However, it's important to note that the ContiPremiumContact 5 has since been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 6.


Next, we look at the Firestone Roadhawk. From the data we have, it seems to excel in dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking, positioning it firmly in 4th place in the ADAC test and earning it an impressive 3rd place in the Autobild test. It holds an overall rating of 59%. There is currently no newer tyre that replaced this model, making it a viable choice for those consider, Firestone's summer tyre range.


In terms of test rankings, both tyres perform commendably with the Firestone Roadhawk having a slight edge in the Autobild test. While the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Firestone Roadhawk have their respective strengths, it appears that the Roadhawk has a broader range of strong points, namely: dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking, which are crucial for summer road conditions.


Ultimately, the choice between the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and the Firestone Roadhawk comes down to individual driving preferences, conditions, and requirements. While the Continental tyre shines for its resistance to aquaplaning and hushed interior noise, the Firestone tyre stands out for its safety attributes and balanced behavior in both wet and dry conditions.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiPremiumContact 5
Firestone
Roadhawk
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Esa-Tecar
Spirit 5 HP
Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue
Fulda
EcoControl HP
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
14
21
7
2
7
6
36
Best position
#1
#2
#3
#5
#1
#6
#1
Average position
3.8
11.9
13.7
6.0
5.3
9.8
3.1
Latest test
2019
2024
2020
2018
2020
2018
2023
Available sizes
35
164
82
31
70
296

Wet

Wet
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
79%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
56%
Fulda EcoControl HP
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Wet handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
72%
Fulda EcoControl HP
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
72%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
30%
Fulda EcoControl HP
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
83%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
60%
Fulda EcoControl HP
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Wet circle cornering
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
78%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Fulda EcoControl HP
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
92%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
83%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
48%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Wet side guide
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%

Dry

Dry
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
71%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
83%
Fulda EcoControl HP
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry driving behavior
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
60%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Fulda EcoControl HP
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry steering response
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Costs

Costs
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
62%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
68%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Fulda EcoControl HP
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Mileage
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
60%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
60%
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Fuel efficiency
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Rolling resistance
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Fulda EcoControl HP
51%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Price/value
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
35%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
71%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Fulda EcoControl HP
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Exterior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
68%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
62%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Fulda EcoControl HP
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Interior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
77%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

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