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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Firestone (72%). But when it comes to comparing Continental PremiumContact 6 and Firestone Roadhawk 2, the rating is the same - 83%. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (99%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.