Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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 (85%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were 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 (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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ACE
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Summer
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2026 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Performance comparison
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
