Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (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 Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 81% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 225/45 R17 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Turanza 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.