Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

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 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.