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Comparison: Bridgestone Battlax BT-021 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

BridgestoneBridgestone

Battlax BT-021

R17
VS
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kumho (71%).

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Battlax BT-021
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
—
6
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
4.7
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
6
105

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 (PS72)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%

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