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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 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 PremiumContact 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Continental PremiumContact 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 PremiumContact 5 is made in Czech Republic and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 5
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#5
#3
Average position
6.0
4.7
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
74
146

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 5
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
55%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 5
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
50%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%

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