Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport (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 (72%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the Firehawk Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.