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

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 Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 81% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
8
6
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
5.0
4.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
105

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 11 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
70%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
89%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
63%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%

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