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

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 - 55% 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
250
105

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
86%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
59%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
92%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
69%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
87%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
87%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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