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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

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
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
21
10
15
3
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
6.0
9.0
3.3
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
104
225
40

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet performance
Firestone Roadhawk
24%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry performance
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%

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