Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza S001 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Potenza S001 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Bridgestone Potenza S001 has B wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has A rating.