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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 (2026)

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Weather Control A005 EVO

1.7
R15 – R21
VS
Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17
KumhoKumho

Ecsta X3 KL17

R13 – R16
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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 allround tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was done in 2021, compared to when was the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 first tested. We also know where Weather Control A005 EVO is made - Hungary/Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Kumho
Ecsta X3 KL17
Number of tests
12
—
Best position
#1
—
Average position
6.5
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
91
2

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
87%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
87%
Snow
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
60%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
72%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
61%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
78%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
91%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
74%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
77%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
68%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
78%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%

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