Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect 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 CUP 2 Connect was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.