75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental PureContact LS vs Firestone Multihawk 2 — 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
62
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental PureContact LS — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Firestone Multihawk 2 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
PureContact LS leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 52 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Multihawk 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 64 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 52 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 75 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental PureContact LS | Firestone Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 62 |
| Dry | 86 | 82 |
| Wet | 79 | 52 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 52 |
| Handling | 85 | 75 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Tire A
62
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
The Firestone Multihawk 2 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly, dry-weather performer that offers good comfort and low noise levels. However, it receives significant criticism for its performance in wet conditions, with multiple users reporting dangerous levels of traction loss and unpredictable handling during rain.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- High levels of ride comfort
- Low road noise
- Competitive price point
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction and braking performance
- Unpredictable handling and tendency to slide on wet surfaces
- Lack of audible feedback when reaching the limit of grip
- Concerns regarding tread wear longevity
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance characteristics are highly dependent on climate, with dry-weather satisfaction being high in arid regions.
- Drivers reported significant rear-end instability when the tires were fitted to the rear axle in wet conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental PureContact LS | B · Firestone Multihawk 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 700 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Continental
62
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Continental PureContact LS — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Firestone Multihawk 2 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PureContact LS scores 79 vs 52 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental PureContact LS scores 70 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PureContact LS scores 85 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Multihawk 2 scores 64 vs 58 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental PureContact LS
Tire B · Firestone Multihawk 2
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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.