Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Table of contents:
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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Bridgestone (84%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was done in 2024, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4S and the Potenza Sport Evo were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has A rating.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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| Dimensions | R17 - R23 | R17 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Exemplary2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Highly recommended | 141 | 68 | 53 | 20 | 15 | 5 | |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Rating: Highly recommended | 138 | 66 | 55 | 17 | 13 | 4 | |
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