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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 32 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
55%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
62%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022245/40 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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