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1. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
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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 (58%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has a better rating of 77% compared to 64% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the Ecsta PS71 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Bridgestone Turanza 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza 6 is made - Spain.
| # | Bridgestone Turanza 6
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R17 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Offroad
(Overall rating)Grass traction
Handling on gravel
Gravel traction
Sand traction
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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