Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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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 (69%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 78% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first 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 (93%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
