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%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating. We also know where
Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.
