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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 93% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
7
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.6
2.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
105
250

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
75%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
89%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
45%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
80%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
86%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
79%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
48%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
48%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
60%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
60%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View

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