Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (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 Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Potenza Sport Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo also have A wet ratings.