Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 87% 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 Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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.