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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the Firehawk Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Number of tests
17
6
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
1.3
10.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
155
36

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Continental
SportContact 7
Firestone Firehawk Sport
67%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
71%
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 7
76%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 7
82%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
58%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Continental
SportContact 7
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
74%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental SportContact 7
81%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
71%
Continental
SportContact 7
Firestone Firehawk Sport
86%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 7
71%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
86%
Economy
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Continental
SportContact 7
Firestone Firehawk Sport
98%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
98%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View

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