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

Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

ECSTA Sport S PS72

7.8
R18 – R22
VS
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
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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 Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 has a better rating of 78% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
ECSTA Sport S PS72
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
1
21
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
5.0
11.9
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
76
174

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
60%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry handling
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Dry braking
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Comfort
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
58%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Rolling resistance
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%

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