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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

In our comparative analysis, we will be looking at two tyres that are widely used for their high performance during summer. The tyres in focus are the Continental PremiumContact 6 by Continental and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 by Goodyear.


The Continental PremiumContact 6 earns an average rating of 87% from our tests, coming first in the ADAC test amongst 15 tyres and ranking fourth in Autobild among 53 tyres tested. It also secured fourth place in Teknikens's tests out of 10 tyres. However, it stands at the sixth position in the GTÜ test out of 9 tyres. Among its optimal features are stellar wet handling and braking, along with efficient dry handling. This tyre was the successor of the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and it has since been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, on the other hand, holds the same overall rating of 87%, but positions vary among the tests. It ranks second in the Teknikens tests among 10 tyres, securing the fourth position among 15 tyres in the ADAC test, and places 13th in the Autobild's test of 53 tyres. Unfortunately, it couldn't perform as well in the GTÜ tests, finishing last out of 9 tyres. Despite these variations, its strengths lie in providing excellent comfort, value for money, and high mileage, on top of great performance in dry handling and wet cornering. This tyre took the reins from the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance.


In summation, although both tyres perform remarkably well, with both scoring an overall rating of 87%, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a slight edge when it comes to safety, with superior wet handling and braking features. The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, however, excels in delivering comfort, value, and high mileage. Your final decision should depend on what features you prioritize in a tyre. Whether it is safety or comfort and mileage, both tyres will undoubtedly provide a solid performance.


Note: Both tyres reviewed are summer tyres, not equipped to handle snow and ice during winter months.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
36
18
21
Best position
#1
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
6.1
11.9
Latest test
2023
2024
2024
Available sizes
296
47
164

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Wet performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
24%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Dry performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Offroad

Offroad
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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