| Model | Potenza RE050A RFT | Ecsta PS71 |
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| Price range | Check on Amazon Check on DiscountTire | Check on Amazon Check on DiscountTire |
| Brand | Bridgestone | Kumho |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Category | Max Performance Summer tire | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 27% | 77.1%  |
| Overall Dry | 79% | 82.7% |
| Corner Stability | 78% | 77% |
| Dry Traction | 80% | 91% |
| Steering Response | 80% | 80% |
| Overall Wet | 64% | 83% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 65% | No data |
| Wet Traction | 63% | 83% |
| Overall Comfort | 52% | 69% |
| Ride Comfort | 49% | No data |
| Overall Noise | 54% | No data |
| Wear (tread life) | 43% | 77% |
| Buy again | No data | 63% |
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