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

3 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 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
23
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
2.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
205
250

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
57%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
52%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
52%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024265/35 R19View

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