73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
200 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental Premium Contact 2 vs Firestone Multihawk — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Multihawk — better treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 71 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 2 | Firestone Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 78 |
| Dry | 84 | 86 |
| Wet | 77 | 76 |
| Comfort | 73 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 80 |
| Handling | 73 | 79 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental PremiumContact 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a communicative and confidence-inspiring driving experience. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with many users reporting significantly shorter lifespans compared to competitors, leading to concerns regarding overall value for money.
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Performance degradation as the tire reaches the second half of its tread life
- High price point relative to its longevity
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with smaller, lightweight vehicles (e.g., VW Up, Fiat 500) report significantly better longevity and satisfaction than those with heavier sedans or SUVs.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or front-wheel-drive vehicles frequently note rapid shoulder wear and a tendency for the tire to 'let go' abruptly when pushed to the limit.
- Some users noted that specific size variations (e.g., 3-groove vs. 4-groove designs) resulted in noticeable differences in wear rates and handling characteristics.
The Firestone Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Reliable performance for standard family vehicles
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature tread wear or structural issues
- Twitchy handling on uneven or poor road surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures in some user experiences
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of small hatchbacks and family cars like the Ford Focus and Nissan March.
- Performance is noted to be less ideal for aggressive driving or high-speed maneuvers on bumpy road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 2 | B · Firestone Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental
78
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Multihawk — better treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Multihawk scores 80 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Multihawk scores 79 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 2
Tire B · Firestone Multihawk
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.