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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6

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
Michelin
e.Primacy
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
21
10
4
13
Best position
#2
#2
#3
#2
Average position
11.9
6.0
12.0
6.2
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
104
111
225

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
62%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
65%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
51%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
79%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%

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