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 (72%) than Michelin (71%). 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 - 75% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) 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.