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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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Today, we are comparing two popular summer tyres: Firestone Roadhawk and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Both tyres have proved their worth in a number of tests, so let's dive into the results and find out their strengths and weaknesses.


The Firestone Roadhawk scored an overall rating of 71% on our website. It performed well in Autoklub ČR and ADAC tests, securing positions 11 and 4, respectively, out of a total number of 16-19 tyres. The tyre stood out with its dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it was ranked 3rd out of 51 compared tyres. However, Firestone Roadhawk has not been replaced by any newer model.


On the other hand, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance performed exceptionally well with a stellar overall rating of 88%. It ranked 8th in Autoklub ČR test, where its dry handling was especially appreciated, and 12th in the ADAC test with the best features being aquaplaning (cross) and aquaplaning (longitudinal). Furthermore, it took the 11th position in the Autobild test."""


It's important to note that Goodyear has already introduced a successor to the Efficient Grip Performance – the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, which is expected to offer even better performance.


In summary, both tyres performed commendably in various tests. While the Firestone Roadhawk excels in dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance scores better in overall test positions and is particularly notable for its dry handling and aquaplaning features. Moreover, Goodyear has already introduced a newer version of the tyre, with likely improved performance.


If you're interested in exploring more about each tyre, you can visit the respective manufacturer's websites: Firestone and Goodyear.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
21
16
26
Best position
#2
#3
#1
Average position
11.9
5.5
2.2
Latest test
2024
2023
2026
Available sizes
164
153
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
98%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
99%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
98%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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