Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

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 (72%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Roadhawk 2 and Continental PremiumContact 6, the rating is the same - 83%. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.