Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72), the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.