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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6

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 However, this model has been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
19
23
14
13
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
2.1
3.3
5.5
6.2
Latest test
2022
2025
2025
2026
Available sizes
183
188
706
225

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
79%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
56%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
62%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
65%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
51%

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