Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Our comparison today is between the Linglong Sport Master and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, two summer tyres with different strong points and weaknesses according to various tyre tests.

The Linglong Sport Master, made by Linglong, is rated at 72% in our own ratings. According to the Autobild test, it ranked 12th out of 13 tyres, with exterior noise being its best feature. Linglong garnered praise for their low rolling resistance and soft exterior noise according to Autobild 2023. However, the tyre was criticised for its average grip on both wet and dry surfaces, limited safety reserves at aquaplaning, and prolonged wet and dry braking distances.

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, a product of Bridgestone, has an overall rating of 91% on our site. It performed excellently in the Autobild test, securing a second position out of 13 tyres. The tyre particularly stood out in categories such as wet circle cornering, wet braking, dry braking, aquaplaning, wet handling, dry handling. Autobild 2023 further showered praises on it for having excellent handling qualities on both wet and dry surfaces, professed good balance, precise steering response with good feedback, and short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces. However, the tyre was noted to have an increased rolling resistance and average comfort.

To conclude, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport outperforms the Linglong Sport Master in most categories. Although the Linglong Sport Master has some strengths like lower rolling resistance and less exterior noise, it generally falls behind especially in safety relevant criteria like grip and aquaplaning. Meanwhile, Bridgestone's tyre excels in handling and braking, and despite its higher rolling resistance, it provides improved safety and overall performance.
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