Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

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 (88%) than Firestone (71%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.