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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Comparing two tyres, the Firestone Roadhawk and the Kumho Ecsta HS52, sheds light on how each performs in several tests.
On one hand, the Firestone Roadhawk fared well in the Autobild and Auto Club CZ reviews, placing 30th out of 51 and 13th out of 19 tyres, respectively. As highlighted by Autobild 2018 and Autobild 2024, the Roadhawk boasts a sporting dynamic handling, efficient, and lightweight capabilities with short dry braking distances. However, it didn't fare quite as well in the ADAC test, where it placed 20th out of 50 tyres, and exhibited poor performance on wet roads. Furthermore, the Roadhawk, produced by Firestone, has been replaced in the Firestone line with a newer model. These tests have awarded this tyre an average ranking of 72%.
On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 replaced the previous model Kumho Ecsta HS51. This tyre made a significant impact with substantial performance in dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and valuable price/ performance balance according to Autobild. In the Autobild 2024 test, the HS52 was praised for its balanced performance on both dry and wet surfaces but got lower scores for its environmental footprint and efficiency. It nevertheless still secured the 3rd position in Autobild's 51 tyre test, the 13th position in Auto Club CZ's 19 tyre test, and 8th position in ADAC's 50 tyre test. Overall, the HS52, which is a summer touring tyre made by Kumho, has received an average rating of 81%.
In conclusion, while both tyres have their merits, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 outshines the Firestone Roadhawk in our overall evaluations and should probably be the tyre of choice for those in the market for new tyres.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
21
10
3
18
3
14
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#1
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
6.0
3.3
6.1
3.7
5.5
Latest test
2024
2026
2026
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
164
104
40
47
34
706

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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