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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Bridgestone (87%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
6
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
62
188

Wet

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet side guide
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%

Snow

Snow
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%

Dry

Dry
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Dry steering response
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

Costs

Costs
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%

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