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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport are premium summer tyres from renowned manufacturers Michelin and Bridgestone. Here, we'll compare their performance based on various tests to help you make an informed choice.


The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, made in Spain and Germany, is an upgrade from its predecessor, the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. Our testing rated this tyre at 88%. It excelled in aquaplaning - cross and longitudinal, comfort, dry handling, and rolling resistance during the Autobild test where it clinched the top position out of 11 tyres. In the Sportauto test, it secured the second place. A weakness noted was its high price level. However, this model has been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.


On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, produced in Poland and Hungary, is a UUHP(Super ultra-high-performance ) tyre that earned an impressive 92% in our testing. It ranked fifth in the Autobild test, showing strength in wet circle cornering, dry and wet braking, and wet handling. Despite its high rolling resistance and increased rolling noise, this tyre has a sporty and dynamic wet handling, direct steering response, and stable dry handling. In the Sportauto test, it came third.


In summary, both the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport deliver superior performance with a few trade-offs. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has been lauded for its dynamic dry handling and excellent aquaplaning resistance while the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stands out for its impressive wet handling.


If budget isn't a concern, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 would be a fantastic option particularly for its comfort and low rolling resistance. On the contrary, if you value wet performance, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport might be the superior choice despite its higher rolling resistance and rolling noise.


In the end, your decision should be based on your specific driving conditions and requirements. Always consider professional advice and user reviews for a well-rounded decision.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
19
23
33
14
19
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
2.1
3.3
4.1
5.5
2.1
Latest test
2022
2025
2025
2025
2022
Available sizes
183
188
658
706
183

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
56%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%

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