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 (86%) than
Kumho (60%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 85% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 also have A wet ratings.
