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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (88%) than Firestone (71%). 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 Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the Firehawk Sport and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Firehawk Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Firehawk Sport is made in Italy and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Continental
SportContact 7
Number of tests
6
17
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
10.7
1.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
36
155

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
67%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Continental
SportContact 7
Wet Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
71%
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Wet Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
63%
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Firehawk Sport
72%
Continental SportContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Firehawk Sport
70%
Continental SportContact 7
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Firehawk Sport
58%
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Continental
SportContact 7
Dry Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Dry Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
74%
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Continental SportContact 7
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
86%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Continental SportContact 7
71%
Continental
SportContact 7
Noise Exterior
Firestone Firehawk Sport
86%
Continental SportContact 7
71%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
98%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Continental
SportContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
98%
Continental SportContact 7
68%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View

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