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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Continental SportContact 7

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Continental SportContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental
SportContact 7
Number of tests
19
15
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
10.7
1.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
101
122

Wet

Wet
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Continental SportContact 7
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Continental SportContact 7
89%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental SportContact 7
86%

Dry

Dry
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
52%
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Dry steering response
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental SportContact 7
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%

Costs

Costs
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
39%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%

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