Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) 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%). 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.