Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France.