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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where
Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
