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Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

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 (85%) than Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 53% of the Continental UltraContact. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact was done in 2023, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
1
6
Best position
#7
#3
Average position
7.0
4.7
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
88
146

Wet

Wet
Continental UltraContact
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Continental UltraContact
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental UltraContact
58%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental UltraContact
71%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%

Dry

Dry
Continental UltraContact
91%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Continental UltraContact
91%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%

Costs

Costs
Continental UltraContact
88%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental UltraContact
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Continental UltraContact
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Dimensions and prices

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