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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has a better rating of 81% compared to 75% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the Ecsta PS71 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Bridgestone Turanza 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza 6 is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Number of tests
17
1
Best position
#2
#6
Average position
5.9
6.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
244
73

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
72%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
66%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
61%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza 6
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025255/55 R18View

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