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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

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 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 has B wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
5
23
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
7.4
3.3
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
50
205

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
69%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta PS91
65%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS91
60%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry steering response
Kumho Ecsta PS91
43%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
50%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet safety
Kumho Ecsta PS91
53%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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