Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings.