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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 (2026)

Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.1
R16 – R22
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%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 81% compared to 78% of the Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2026 when was the Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 first tested. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Number of tests
8
1
Best position
#3
#5
Average position
5.0
5.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
42%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
89%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
50%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
90%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
54%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
40%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
80%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
81%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
43%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%

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