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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (89%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
15
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
216
205

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
48%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
48%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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