Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Elect was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the Potenza Sport were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.