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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha vs. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (2026)

Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alphaUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk TZ 300 alpha

R13 – R15
VS
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5Premium
ContinentalContinental

ContiPremiumContact 5

R13 – R18
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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%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the Firehawk TZ 300 alpha and the ContiPremiumContact 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk TZ 300 alpha
Continental
ContiPremiumContact 5
Number of tests
2
14
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.5
3.8
Latest test
2017
2019
Available sizes
2
64

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
79%
Dry driving behavior
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Wet
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Wet handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
86%
Wet braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
92%
Wet circle cornering
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
77%
Exterior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
65%
Interior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Costs
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
62%
Mileage
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
57%
Fuel efficiency
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
80%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2017215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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