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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
21
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
9.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
174
216

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
57%
Noise Interior
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
32%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
61%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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