Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 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%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 81% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Bridgestone Turanza 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza 6 is made - Spain.