Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 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 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Turanza T005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.