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Comparison: Firestone Destination HP vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Firestone (70%). The first tyre test of Firestone Destination HP was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Destination HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Destination HP
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
1
2
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.0
1.0
Latest test
2017
2025
Available sizes
35
23

Wet

Wet
Firestone Destination HP
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Destination HP
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Firestone Destination HP
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Destination HP
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet handling
Firestone Destination HP
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Destination HP
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Firestone Destination HP
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Destination HP
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Destination HP
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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