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Comparison: Continental VanContact Winter 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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Continental VanContact Winter was done in 2018, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental VanContact Winter has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Continental
VanContact Winter
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
1.0
4.7
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
46
146

Dry

Dry
Continental VanContact Winter
62%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Continental VanContact Winter
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Continental VanContact Winter
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Wet

Wet
Continental VanContact Winter
94%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet handling
Continental VanContact Winter
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet braking
Continental VanContact Winter
94%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental VanContact Winter
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Continental VanContact Winter
92%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental VanContact Winter
81%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%

Snow

Snow
Continental VanContact Winter
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental VanContact Winter
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Continental VanContact Winter
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Costs

Costs
Continental VanContact Winter
43%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Continental VanContact Winter
43%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%

Ice

Ice
Continental VanContact Winter
74%

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