Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (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 Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.