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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
10
10
6
Best position
#3
#2
#3
Average position
10.6
6.0
4.7
Latest test
2018
2026
2026
Available sizes
67
104
146

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Dimensions and prices

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