Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (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 has a better rating of 87% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.