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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza S001 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Potenza S001 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Bridgestone Potenza S001 has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
7.0
9.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
196
216

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza S001
72%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Kumho Ecsta PS71
77%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza S001
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza S001
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza S001
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza S001
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza S001
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza S001
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza S001
59%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza S001
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
61%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Potenza S001
58%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza S001
72%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza S001
57%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Fuel Efficiency
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza S001
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018245/30 R20View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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