Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 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 (71%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 81% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.