Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza S001 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Potenza S001 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Bridgestone Potenza S001 has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.