Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (dry braking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Firestone RoadHawk — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 75–60
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Tests 70 · 17 tests Owners 48 · 644 reviews
Best test result: #26 of 44 in 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (dry braking)
“Not sure if it is what you are looking for. I am Polish but I live in the USA. I am still following info from Poland but I am not buying tires there anymore. A magazine Motor tests tires. magazynauto.pl Firestone was included in their "accessibly priced" summer tires: Firestone Roadhawk. They lost to Uniroyal, Semperit, Dębica but were ahead of Kumho, Apollo, Tomket, Imperial and Double Coin. They were not included in their premium and middle priced test. German based Auto Bild (and its Polish version Auto Świat) did a test in 2019 and the same Roadhawk passed the elimination test (53 down to 20: wet and dry braking distances added together as #13) and finished #18 in detailed test. So Firestone is present in Poland and Europe as a cheaper brand from Bridgestone but how popular it is I do not know. Krzyś”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
CrossContact LX25 +570Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) 70 81 Reviews found online 83 53 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 95% -
79
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +1168Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 82 55 -
53
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) 40 – Reviews found online 72 – -
74
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +1559Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 79 47 -
71
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +2546Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) – 32 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +1754Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 75 38 -
79
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +3643Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 RoadHawk Reviews found online 79 43
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Firestone RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 60 |
| Dry | 75 | 70 |
| Wet | 79 | 68 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 59 |
| Noise | 71 | 46 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 54 |
| Handling | 79 | 43 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
60
/ 100
RoadHawk
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossContact LX25 | RoadHawk | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 95% #26/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 6% #17/17 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | +44.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B RoadHawk
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance, particularly in standing water and heavy rain
- Strong dry grip and confident cornering for daily driving
- Comfortable ride quality with good bump absorption
Cons
- Accelerated and sometimes uneven tread wear, resulting in shorter-than-expected lifespan
- Soft sidewalls that can cause a visual 'under-inflated' bulge and spongy cornering response
- Limited steering feedback and precision during spirited driving
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental CrossContact LX25
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Firestone RoadHawk
Community discussions reflect mixed perspectives on the Firestone Roadhawk, noting reasonable reviews alongside concerns regarding tread wear. While some test results place it competitively among budget-friendly summer options, owners also discuss practical issues such as unusual noises, generational replacement difficulties, and overall value.
r/automobil
·2025-11-20
“sind diese Sommerreifen noch okay? Im August 2023 gekauft und circa 25 tausend km gefahren. Firestone Roadhawk, DOT 4922. Habe an meinem Opel Meriva beim Anfahren nach links, zB beim Ausparken oder beim Anfahren in einer engen Linkskurve von vorne rechts ein mehrmaliges Poltern gehört. Habe ein bisschen gegoogelt und von ausgeschlagenem Querlenker gelesen. Im Oktober 2022 hat das Auto einen neuen Vorderachsträger und neue Querlenker bekommen. Nun habe ich Winterräder montiert und das Poltern beim Anfahren nach links ist weg. Was kann das sein? Read more”
r/tires
·2026-04-22
“I cant for the life of me find a Firestone Roadhawk (gen1) 205/50 R17 93W XL anywhere in Europe. The problem is GEN 1 is over, and all they have is GEN 2, aka Roadhawk 2. And i have 3 perfectly good Roadhawk (GEN 1), and no tire to make a set. Some sellers even post pictures of GEN 1, but they actually send you GEN 2. Which im pretty sure have a different profile, and markings. Any ideas ?”
Top themes
#tread wear concerns#budget tire test results#replacement availability issues#generation differences#driving noise symptoms
Based on 5 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Firestone RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | 115 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
60
/ 100
Firestone RoadHawk
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, noise and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 71 vs 46 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 71 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 74 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Firestone RoadHawk
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.