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Comparison: Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport (2026)

Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

ECSTA Sport S PS72

7.8
R18 – R22
VS
Firestone Firehawk SportUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk Sport

7.8
R18 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 and Firestone Firehawk Sport, the rating is the same - 78%. The first tyre test of Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Number of tests
1
6
Best position
#5
#4
Average position
5.0
10.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
36

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
80%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
87%
Dry braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
94%
Dry handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
73%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
79%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
88%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
91%
Wet braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
71%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
79%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
97%
Wet handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
69%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
84%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
84%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%

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