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Bridgestone Supercat vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta PS71 is ahead, 70–42
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Tests 67 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,166 reviews
“I've had the PS71 several years ago - it was ok, nothing spectacular. They might have changed the compound now, so it may be better. Its a good tire, I don't remember any real weaknesses, it just never felt like "yeah, this sticks like glue to the road". Edit: I just remembered - it was mediocre in the city - when the tire was not warmed up, but I reckon this is shared between most sport tires with high speed rating. Once warmed up was good.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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39
Dry
Ecsta PS71 +3675Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 23 71 -
36
Wet
Ecsta PS71 +4884Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 90 Reviews found online 24 73 -
52
Comfort
Ecsta PS71 +1971Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 36 65 -
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Noise
No comparison38Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 18 -
56
Treadwear
Supercat +452Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 45 Reviews found online 49 63 -
30
Handling
Ecsta PS71 +4171Why this score
Source Supercat Ecsta PS71 Reviews found online 30 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Supercat | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 42 | 70 |
| Dry | 39 | 75 |
| Wet | 36 | 84 |
| Comfort | 52 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 38 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 52 |
| Handling | 30 | 71 |
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Headline score
42
/ 100
Supercat
70
/ 100
Ecsta PS71
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Supercat
Pros
- High tread durability and long service life
- Quiet road noise levels
- Affordable price point
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Soft, unresponsive sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback
- Significant loss of traction during cornering and acceleration
Tire B Ecsta PS71
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Predictable handling and solid cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise or droning at motorway speeds on certain vehicles
- Occasional reports of balancing difficulties or out-of-round/egg-shaped tires
- Softer sidewalls can lead to slightly vague steering response around center or tread block movement
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Supercat
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Community sentiment towards the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is generally positive, with drivers viewing it as an affordable, high-value mid-range/UHP tire that performs reliably compared to premium brands. Users praise its wet grip rating, competitive pricing, and overall road manners once warmed up, though some note it provides adequate rather than top-tier grip and raise questions regarding cold performance and tread life.
z4-forum.com
·2023-01-29
“Steve; have a look at Kuhmo Ecsta PS71s. I just fitted a set on my new wheels for my 440i. Weapon of choice for the 'non tyre snob' IMHO. Much cheaper than the 'big' brands, heat up quickly and they also look really nice (for a black round tyre). Can't comment on noise, as the exhaust on mine is so noisy I can't hear the radio, let alone tyres!”
r/TeslaUK
·2 upvotes ·2026-08-28
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
r/tires
·5 upvotes ·2022-10-17
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
Top themes
#Value for money#Wet grip performance#UHP budget alternative#Tread wear durability#Warm-up temperature behavior#Tire pressure specifications
Based on 24 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Supercat | B · Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 133 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Which one should you actually buy?
42
/ 100
Bridgestone Supercat
70
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Supercat if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 84 vs 36 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 71 vs 30 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 75 vs 39 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 71 vs 52 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Supercat
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta PS71
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.