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 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and
Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.
