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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Today, we are comparing two popular summer tyres: Firestone Roadhawk and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Both tyres have proved their worth in a number of tests, so let's dive into the results and find out their strengths and weaknesses.


The Firestone Roadhawk scored an overall rating of 71% on our website. It performed well in Autoklub ČR and ADAC tests, securing positions 11 and 4, respectively, out of a total number of 16-19 tyres. The tyre stood out with its dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it was ranked 3rd out of 51 compared tyres. However, Firestone Roadhawk has not been replaced by any newer model.


On the other hand, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance performed exceptionally well with a stellar overall rating of 88%. It ranked 8th in Autoklub ČR test, where its dry handling was especially appreciated, and 12th in the ADAC test with the best features being aquaplaning (cross) and aquaplaning (longitudinal). Furthermore, it took the 11th position in the Autobild test."""


It's important to note that Goodyear has already introduced a successor to the Efficient Grip Performance – the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, which is expected to offer even better performance.


In summary, both tyres performed commendably in various tests. While the Firestone Roadhawk excels in dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance scores better in overall test positions and is particularly notable for its dry handling and aquaplaning features. Moreover, Goodyear has already introduced a newer version of the tyre, with likely improved performance.


If you're interested in exploring more about each tyre, you can visit the respective manufacturer's websites: Firestone and Goodyear.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
21
16
10
18
Best position
#2
#3
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
5.5
6.0
6.1
Latest test
2024
2023
2026
2024
Available sizes
164
153
104
47

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
23%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

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