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

Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
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 Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 has a better rating of 78% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2026 when was the Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 first tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Number of tests
21
1
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
11.9
5.0
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
174
76

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
74%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
61%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
66%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
69%
Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
60%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
61%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
59%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
66%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
58%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
74%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
70%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
70%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

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