Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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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 (58%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) and Bridgestone Potenza Sport, the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Potenza Sport were 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings.
| # | Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry lane changing
Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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