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Comparison: Bridgestone R-Steer 002 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 allround tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (63%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Bridgestone R-Steer 002 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
R-Steer 002
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
6
Best position
#1
Average position
4.7
Latest test
2026
Available sizes
105

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

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