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2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium3. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R14 - R17 | R15 - R22 | |
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In this comprehensive comparison, we are looking into two stellar tyre models: Firestone Roadhawk and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. In competition primarily for their summer performance, these tyres offer a variety of feature strengths and weaknesses according to test results.
The Firestone Roadhawk, presented by Firestone, stands strong with our rating of 59%. This summer tyre was acknowledged especially for its excellent dry driving behavior and impressive safety features in ADAC's tests where it secured a commendable 4th rank amongst 16 competitors. Furthermore, its wet braking abilities contributed significantly to its sound performance. In Autobild's test, among 51 contenders, Firestone Roadhawk clinched the 3rd position, further indicating its superior performance.
On the flip side, weighing equally in the balance is the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 released by Continental. Manufactured in the Czech Republic, this summer tyre is notable for its effective resistance to longitudal aquaplaning along with a remarkably low interior noise, as revealed by ADAC's tests where it ranked 3rd. Furthermore, it also secured the 5th place in Autobild's testing among 51 models. However, this tyre has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 6, indicating the intent to provide an even better performance.
Breaking it down, the Firestone Roadhawk performs exceptionally well in dry driving conditions and ensures safety when it comes to wet braking. On the other hand, the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 has superior aquaplaning resistance and lesser interior noise.
Taking into consideration the test positions in ADAC and Autobild tests, it's clear that both tyres have their own merits. However, if we consider the overall performance, the Firestone Roadhawk shows slightly better results, edging out the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 in terms of rank.
Regardless, both tyres showcase high-quality performances, and deciding on the perfect one largely depends on individual preferences, particularly focusing on corresponding strengths in dry driving conditions or aquaplaning resistance, for instance.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary3. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended3. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,5 | ||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 2,3 | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 36,5 | |||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 | 36,4 | 36 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,2 | 1,7 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 2,2 | ||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,2 | 3,3 | 2,5 | 1,7 | ||
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