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 (70%) than
Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Firestone Destination HP was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Destination HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.
