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Last updated 7/16/2024 - Originally published 7/16/2024
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Equipping your performance car with Ultra-high-performance tires guarantees a sporty, smooth ride with improved steering precision and cornering stability. These versatile tires excel in dry, wet, and light winter conditions, making them a popular choice for road use. Firestone Tires and Kumho Tires are two popular tire manufacturers that offer a range of tires for various fitments including passenger vehicles, CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, Jeeps, and commercial vehicles.
UHP summer tires are typically used on sports, super, and performance-oriented vehicles. These tires provide sporty handling, quicker braking, and acceleration with responsive steering for overall excellent performance. These tires are designed with treads best suited for warmer weather conditions, they should not be used in weather conditions consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Today, we will examine two leading UHP summer tires: the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Kumho Ecsta V730. Both of these tires are designed for performance-oriented coupes, sedans, sports cars, and supercars. In this comparison, we will explore the similarities and differences between the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Kumho Ecsta V730.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire that’s designed for use on compact cars, sedans, coupes, sports cars, and muscle cars, and offers drivers impressive handling, better hydroplaning resistance, and excellent braking performance.
All of these features have allowed us to give the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 an average SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for use on performance-oriented, sports, and supercars, and offers drivers excellent handling and traction in wet and dry road conditions. With a tread designed to be used in warmer weather conditions, the tire is engineered with an ultra-high grip rubber compound that improves grip and handling performance.
All of these features have helped the Kumho Ecsta V730 to score an average SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10.
Traction plays an important role in taking care of grip on wet and dry roads, and a tire that delivers good traction also says good grip on the road. Both tires are designed to provide grip across various weather conditions.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored a great 8.5 out of 10, thanks to the wider shoulders that enhance the tire's stiffness, providing drivers with excellent cornering confidence. Additionally, the Pulse Groove Channel in the tread pattern ensures efficient water evacuation, reducing the risk of hydroplaning.
In traction, the Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a great score of 8.4 thanks to the ultra-high grip rubber compound that improves grip and handling performance, and wide circumferential grooves that quickly remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
While both tires offer great traction while driving at high speeds, the Firehawk Indy 500 scores a notch above the Ecsta V730 based on SimpleScore and will deliver better performance.
ADVANTAGE: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
The handling of a tire is improved by different elements of the tire’s tread pattern, in addition to the tire’s overall design. If you prioritize handling you must also take care of factors like seamless maneuvering, effortless lane transitions, and enjoyable driving encounters that ensure great handling of the vehicle.
In handling, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored an impressive score of 8.7 thanks to the asymmetrical tread pattern and optimized tire design that allows for faster acceleration, and handling performance.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a great score of 8.6 in handling thanks to the unique rubber compound that enhances grip and handling performance.
Firehawk Indy 500 shows just a slight gain in SimpleScore making it a winner here over Ecsta V730.
Equipping your performance car with Ultra-high-performance tires guarantees a sporty, smooth ride with improved steering precision and cornering stability. These versatile tires excel in dry, wet, and light winter conditions, making them a popular choice for road use. Firestone Tires and Kumho Tires are two popular tire manufacturers that offer a range of tires for various fitments including passenger vehicles, CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, Jeeps, and commercial vehicles.
UHP summer tires are typically used on sports, super, and performance-oriented vehicles. These tires provide sporty handling, quicker braking, and acceleration with responsive steering for overall excellent performance. These tires are designed with treads best suited for warmer weather conditions, they should not be used in weather conditions consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Today, we will examine two leading UHP summer tires: the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Kumho Ecsta V730. Both of these tires are designed for performance-oriented coupes, sedans, sports cars, and supercars. In this comparison, we will explore the similarities and differences between the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Kumho Ecsta V730.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire that’s designed for use on compact cars, sedans, coupes, sports cars, and muscle cars, and offers drivers impressive handling, better hydroplaning resistance, and excellent braking performance.
All of these features have allowed us to give the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 an average SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for use on performance-oriented, sports, and supercars, and offers drivers excellent handling and traction in wet and dry road conditions. With a tread designed to be used in warmer weather conditions, the tire is engineered with an ultra-high grip rubber compound that improves grip and handling performance.
All of these features have helped the Kumho Ecsta V730 to score an average SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10.
Traction plays an important role in taking care of grip on wet and dry roads, and a tire that delivers good traction also says good grip on the road. Both tires are designed to provide grip across various weather conditions.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored a great 8.5 out of 10, thanks to the wider shoulders that enhance the tire's stiffness, providing drivers with excellent cornering confidence. Additionally, the Pulse Groove Channel in the tread pattern ensures efficient water evacuation, reducing the risk of hydroplaning.
In traction, the Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a great score of 8.4 thanks to the ultra-high grip rubber compound that improves grip and handling performance, and wide circumferential grooves that quickly remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
While both tires offer great traction while driving at high speeds, the Firehawk Indy 500 scores a notch above the Ecsta V730 based on SimpleScore and will deliver better performance.
ADVANTAGE: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
The handling of a tire is improved by different elements of the tire’s tread pattern, in addition to the tire’s overall design. If you prioritize handling you must also take care of factors like seamless maneuvering, effortless lane transitions, and enjoyable driving encounters that ensure great handling of the vehicle.
In handling, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored an impressive score of 8.7 thanks to the asymmetrical tread pattern and optimized tire design that allows for faster acceleration, and handling performance.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a great score of 8.6 in handling thanks to the unique rubber compound that enhances grip and handling performance.
Firehawk Indy 500 shows just a slight gain in SimpleScore making it a winner here over Ecsta V730.
ADVANTAGE: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Traction and handling play a crucial role in a tire’s life and so does longevity. It is equally important to traction and handling when purchasing a tire. The longevity of a tire depends on several factors, including the quality of the tire, driving habits, road conditions, and maintenance.
In longevity, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored a great score of 7.6 thanks to the wider footprint, and the robust tread compound that ensures extended wear life by fending off uneven wear.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a good score of 7.8 in longevity thanks to the unique tire design that evenly distributes pressure to reduce uneven tread wear and offer longer tread life.
ADVANTAGE: Kumho Ecsta V730
Both Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and Kumho Ecsta V730 are ultra-high-performance summer tires designed to be used on performance-oriented, sports, and supercars. Additionally, these tires are designed for use on passenger vehicles. If you live in areas that receive heavy rainfall throughout the year, neither of the above tires will help you gain traction as they are not built to be used in extreme winter weather conditions. What will work best here is a set of winter tires that will deliver improved traction and safety.
Additionally, cautious driving habits and avoiding harsh conditions can help preserve the tread and overall integrity of the tires.
So, which UHP tire is the right option for you? When looking at SimpleScore, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and Kumho Ecsta V730 both display great SimpleScore, which ranks them based on individual performance parameters like traction, handling, and longevity. As noted above, there are key differences between the two tires and these need to be weighed against each other to determine what’s best for you. Finally (and maybe, most importantly), pricing on these two tires is a bit different as the Firehawk Indy 500 will cost you $142.99 for a single tire and $571.96 for a set of four tires. Conversely, you will pay $146.00 for a single Kumho Ecsta V730 and $584 for a set of four.
Based on SimpleScore, you should choose Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 if you:
Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Kumho Ecsta V730 if you:
Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Traction and handling play a crucial role in a tire’s life and so does longevity. It is equally important to traction and handling when purchasing a tire. The longevity of a tire depends on several factors, including the quality of the tire, driving habits, road conditions, and maintenance.
In longevity, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scored a great score of 7.6 thanks to the wider footprint, and the robust tread compound that ensures extended wear life by fending off uneven wear.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 scored a good score of 7.8 in longevity thanks to the unique tire design that evenly distributes pressure to reduce uneven tread wear and offer longer tread life.
ADVANTAGE: Kumho Ecsta V730
Both Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and Kumho Ecsta V730 are ultra-high-performance summer tires designed to be used on performance-oriented, sports, and supercars. Additionally, these tires are designed for use on passenger vehicles. If you live in areas that receive heavy rainfall throughout the year, neither of the above tires will help you gain traction as they are not built to be used in extreme winter weather conditions. What will work best here is a set of winter tires that will deliver improved traction and safety. Additionally, cautious driving habits and avoiding harsh conditions can help preserve the tread and overall integrity of the tires.
So, which UHP tire is the right option for you? When looking at SimpleScore, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and Kumho Ecsta V730 both display great SimpleScore, which ranks them based on individual performance parameters like traction, handling, and longevity. As noted above, there are key differences between the two tires and these need to be weighed against each other to determine what’s best for you. Finally (and maybe, most importantly), pricing on these two tires is a bit different as the Firehawk Indy 500 will cost you $142.99 for a single tire and $571.96 for a set of four tires. Conversely, you will pay $146.00 for a single Kumho Ecsta V730 and $584 for a set of four.
Based on SimpleScore, you should choose Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 if you:
Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Kumho Ecsta V730 if you:
Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.
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