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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 is made in Spain/Germany and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
19
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
3.3
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
185
205

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
64%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022245/40 R19View

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