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

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 (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Firehawk Sport were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings.