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Comparison: Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 (2026)

Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

ECSTA Sport S PS72

7.8
R18 – R22
VS
Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.1
R16 – R22
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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%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 81% compared to 78% of the Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72. The first tyre test of Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 was done in 2026, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
1
8
Best position
#5
#3
Average position
5.0
5.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
143

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
42%
Dry braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Dry handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
50%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
54%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Wet braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
40%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
43%
Wet handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
81%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Exterior noise
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%

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