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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 (2026)

Firestone Firehawk SportUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk Sport

7.8
R18 – R20
VS
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

ECSTA Sport S PS72

7.8
R18 – R22
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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 South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Firehawk Sport and Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72, the rating is the same - 78%. The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 first tested. We also know where Firehawk Sport is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Number of tests
6
1
Best position
#4
#5
Average position
10.7
5.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
36
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
87%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
80%
Dry braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
94%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Dry handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
73%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
82%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Firehawk Sport
91%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
71%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Firehawk Sport
97%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
79%
Wet handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
69%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
84%
Exterior noise
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
84%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
96%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
96%

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