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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Let's compare two popular high-performance summer tyres: the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. Both models are praised for their high-quality performance in various tests although they feature some drawbacks as well.


The Bridgestone Potenza Sport, manufactured in Poland and Hungary, is known for its impressive wet handling abilities. This tyre gets a score of 87% on our rating scale. However, the model's rolling resistance has been criticized as being high - a trait that even outlaws it in EU due to the new label targets. Also, the tyre's outer shoulder does not hold up to track work efficiently. Unfortunately, this model has been replaced with a newer series. Make sure to check Bridgestone's official website for more details.


On the other hand, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, manufactured in the USA, has been succeeding in most of the tests, with a score of 93% in our rating scale. It offers a comfortable ride and has distinguished safety features, especially in sub limit steering. But even this model isn't perfect as it lacks the sporty feel while driving on tracks. Just like the Bridgestone model, the Pilot Sport 4 S is also being replaced. Check Michelin's official website for more information.


In most tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S outperforms the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. For instance, the Michelin tyre took the first place in the Autobild test, while the Bridgestone tyre was in the second position. In the SportAuto test, Michelin's tyre also ranked higher than Bridgestone's, coming third out of eleven, while Bridgestone ranked sixth. Nevertheless, the Bridgestone model excelled in certain areas, such as wet braking, wet handling, dry braking, and dry handling.


In conclusion, both the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S come with their unique advantages and slight disadvantages. While the Michelin tyre offers comfortable and safe rides, the Bridgestone model offers an excellent steering experience. Your right choice depends entirely on your preference and driving conditions.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
23
10
15
14
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
3.3
2.1
9.0
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
188
195
225
706

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Offroad

Offroad
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%

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