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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the P ZERO PZ4 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 (62%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
23
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.3
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
204
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Dry Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Safety
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet safety
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Exterior Noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Price/value
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
58%

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Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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