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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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 Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
10
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
188

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%

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