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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Nexen N fera Sport

Our website visitors often ask us to compare various products to assist them in making their decisions. With that in mind, here is our comparison of two popular summer tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Bridgestone Potenza S001.


Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a successor to the well-regarded Pilot Sport 3 tyre. Our rating for it is 75%, and it's made in Spain and Germany. It stands out for its superior performance in several areas. In AutoBild's tests, it ranked first out of 50 tyres, impressing particularly in the areas of longitudinal aquaplaning and dry braking. Other tests by ADAC pointed to its mileage as another strength. This tyre has been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, but its legacy of performance and quality persists. You can check out more about Michelin's range of tyres here.


On the other hand, we have the Bridgestone Potenza S001, a tyre with no rated predecessor in our system. We are still in the process of reviewing and rating this particular model, so stay tuned for updates. Even though it hasn't been rated by our team yet, it has been part of some important tyre tests. It ranked 3rd in the AutoBild test, with highlighted performance in longitudinal aquaplaning and dry braking, mirroring the Michelin tyre's strengths. The Potenza S001 didn't perform as well in the ADAC test, coming in 9th with cross aquaplaning as its best feature. Check out more about Bridgestone's line of tyres here.


In conclusion, based on performances in both tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 comes out as the better tyre overall. However, each driver has their own unique needs, and the Bridgestone Potenza S001 may be a suitable choice for those prioritising certain features. Remember, it's essential to choose a tyre that suits your driving style and the specific conditions in which you regularly drive.


Stay tuned for updates on our website, as we will continue to bring you the latest tyre tests and reviews. Drive safe!

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza S001
66%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Nexen N fera Sport
78%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
64%
Nexen N fera Sport
92%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
46%
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Best: Pirelli P Zero (100.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
58%
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
78%
Nexen N fera Sport
85%
Best: Kumho Ecsta PS71 (89.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
83%
Nexen N fera Sport
70%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk (88.0%)
Best in category: Pirelli P Zero (85.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza S001
92%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Nexen N fera Sport
68%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
92%
Nexen N fera Sport
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
88%
Nexen N fera Sport
55%
Best in category: Pirelli P Zero (97.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza S001
64%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Nexen N fera Sport
68%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
70%
Nexen N fera Sport
79%
Noise Interior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
58%
Nexen N fera Sport
64%
Best: Nokian Powerproof (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Best in category: Fulda SportControl 2 (88.0%)
Economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
79%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Potenza S001
80%
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Nexen N fera Sport
68%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
55%
Best: Apollo Aspire XP (96.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Nexen N fera Sport
87%
Best: Sava Intensa uhp 2 (93.0%)
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
78%
Nexen N fera Sport
62%
Best in category: Sava Intensa uhp 2 (91.0%)

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