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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

The comparison review consists of two summer tyres - the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Firestone Roadhawk. They are both a part of the product range of reputable tyre manufacturers Continental and Firestone respectively.

Continental PremiumContact 7 follows in the footsteps of Continental PremiumContact 6 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. It has received our rating of 99%, making it an outstanding tyre. Produced in FR, SK, DE, and CZ, as a summer tyre it excels in wet and dry conditions.


In the Autobild test, out of 50 tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 7 stood in 5th position. Its strengths include dry braking, wet braking, and wet circle cornering. Its high-quality performance in wet and dry conditions along with excellent braking puts it in the premium category of tyres. Despite its slightly high cost, its precision handling, good lifespan and economy have been highly commended.


In contrast, the Firestone Roadhawk is a summer tyre which hasn’t been replaced yet. With an overall rating of 59%, it stands tall for its sporty handling, good dry braking, and value for money. In the Autobild test, it ranked 31 out of 50, and according to Autoklub CR, it takes up position11 out of 19. On the downside, users have reported increased rolling noise, which may factor into the overall riding comfort.


Both Continental PremiumContact 7 and Firestone Roadhawk are distinguished for their solid performance and intricate features. While Continental PremiumContact 7 stands out for its remarkable scores on wet and dry conditions including braking, Firestone Roadhawk is known for its vibrant sporty handling, good dry braking and excellent value for money.


Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 7 outperforms the Firestone Roadhawk in tests. However, if an affordable tyre with decent performance and sporty handling is your focus, then the Firestone Roadhawk might be worth considering, despite the slight increase in rolling noise.


To summarize: while the Continental PremiumContact 7 leads in testing results, the Firestone Roadhawk is a praiseworthy alternative with its dynamic handling and value for money, provided you can overlook the slight increase in noise.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
26
21
13
14
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#2
Average position
2.2
11.9
4.3
5.5
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
164
123
706

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%

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