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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

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 (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
23
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.3
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
187
104

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%

Offroad

Offroad
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Price/value
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

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