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

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

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Number of tests
14
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.4
4.6
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
248
105

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
75%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
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
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
80%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
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
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
48%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
48%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
60%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
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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