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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
14
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.4
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
250
205

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 33 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024265/35 R19View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021265/35 R20View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2022255/35 R19View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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