Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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Let's take a closer look at the two summer tyres on our testing stand today: Continental SportContact 7 and Firestone Firehawk Sport.
The Continental SportContact 7, successor of popular models like Continental SportContact 6, 5, and 3, is a UUHP(Ultra Ultra High Performance) summer tyre extensively favoured for its excellent handling qualities under all weather conditions, precise steering response as well as short dry braking distances. These tyres were noteworthy performers in tests, often securing the top position which is why our website rates it at 100%. Produced in Continental's factories in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Portugal, this tyre continues to keep up the high standards set by its predecessors. You can check out more about these tyres and its installation on Continental's website.
On the other hand, the Firestone Firehawk Sport, an UHP(Ultra High Performance) summer tyre made in Italy, known for its good dry and wet handling properties is rated at 76% by our website. During our tests it showed good results in specific areas like rolling resistance and exterior noise. Despite its strengths, the tyre showed slight weaknesses in aquaplaning performance, and higher predicted wear and tear. To find more about this technology, visit Firestone's website.
Comparing both tyres, the Continental SportContact 7 came out on top in most mutual tests. Be it wet handling, dry braking or comfort, its performance is unrivalled. However, there's room for improvement, as in some tests, the tyre showed average safety reserves during curve aquaplaning.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport, despite its excellent rolling resistance, suffered due to its aquaplaning performance and delayed steering response on wet surfaces. However, its excellent dry traction performance and low rolling resistance placed it within the top performers in some tests.
In conclusion, while both these tyres are strong contenders, the Continental SportContact 7 emerges as the stronger frontrunner for its superior overall performance. The Firestone Firehawk Sport, while shy of its rival in some aspects, holds its own for its performance in specific areas like rolling resistance.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 3- | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Good | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | |||||
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