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 (87%) than
Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating. We also know where
Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
