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 (85%) 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the Turanza 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Autobild
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Summer
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2025 | 255/55 R18 | View |
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
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