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

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (85%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
23
19
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
2.1
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
205
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
82%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
88%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
74%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022245/40 R19View

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