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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

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%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta PS71 and Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo, the rating is the same - 83%. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Number of tests
15
2
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
9.0
7.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
225
92

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
45%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
67%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
97%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
88%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
38%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
38%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
61%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
61%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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