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 (86%) than
Kumho (60%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 87% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.
