Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Potenza Sport Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo also have A wet ratings.