80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 vs Bridgestone Nextry — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Nextry — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 if handling matters most to you.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP300 | Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP300 | Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP300 | Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP300 | Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecopia EP300 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP300 | Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 72 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 | Bridgestone Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 84 |
| Dry | 83 | 87 |
| Wet | 76 | 83 |
| Comfort | 77 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 85 |
| Handling | 79 | 72 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 is widely regarded as a durable, comfort-oriented tire that excels in longevity and fuel efficiency. While users consistently praise its smooth ride and high mileage capabilities, performance in wet conditions and steering feedback are noted as adequate but not class-leading.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy
- Reliable dry weather handling and braking
Cons
- Wet weather grip can diminish significantly as the tire wears
- Soft sidewalls can result in a 'floaty' or bouncy driving feel
- Not intended for performance-oriented driving or aggressive cornering
- Some users report noise levels that increase over time
Observations
- Lightweight vehicles like the Proton Satria report excellent fuel economy and satisfaction with the tire's price-to-performance ratio.
- Drivers of family sedans note a 'floaty' sensation, likely attributed to the tire's soft sidewall construction designed for rolling resistance efficiency.
The Bridgestone Nextry is generally regarded as a comfortable and quiet tire, favored by drivers of compact and city vehicles for its smooth ride quality. While it performs well in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity, some users report concerns regarding traction loss on wet surfaces as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and softness
- Low road noise levels
- Good steering response and ease of handling
- Impressive tread longevity even under demanding conditions
Cons
- Reduced traction on wet road surfaces
- Potential for slipping during acceleration from a standstill in wet conditions
- Performance degradation noted after the first 10,000km
Observations
- Users driving compact vehicles like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Tiida report high satisfaction with noise levels and city-driving comfort.
- AWD vehicle owners noted surprisingly capable performance in winter conditions, exceeding expectations for a standard tire.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 | B · Bridgestone Nextry |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Nextry — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Nextry scores 91 vs 77 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 scores 79 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Nextry scores 83 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Nextry scores 87 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
Tire B · Bridgestone Nextry
More comparisons
Also compared with
Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 also compared with
Bridgestone Nextry also compared with
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.