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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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 (70%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
4.0
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
164
54

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

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