Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Elect first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Scorpion Elect were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.