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

3 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 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the Potenza Sport 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
14
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.4
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
250
205

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
68%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
57%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
52%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
52%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024265/35 R19View

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