In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). Generally,
Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 also have A wet ratings.
