Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

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 (72%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.