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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 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%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
21
2
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
164
23

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

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