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

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