Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (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 Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the Potenza Sport Evo were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has A rating.