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Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Both Bridgestone and Michelin have been leading tyre manufacturers for decades, with the premium brands dedicating innovation throughout their production line.
Top-selling tyre models for both brands are the Potenza Sport and Pilot Sport 4, two summer tyres that have been a popular choice for Bridgestone and Michelin customers respectively.
With the two models on display in this article being leading tyres in today’s market, we are going to take a deep dive into what makes both tyres so great and how they compare to each other.
Potenza Sport Overview
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a high-performance tyre designed to maximize your vehicle's potential and ensure complete control on the road.
Released by Bridgestone in 2021, the Potenza Sport is developed with an efficient asymmetrical tread design, it enhances controlled cornering and maximizes steering response.
The sporty profile shape and innovative tread compound provide stability and grip for optimal short braking distances.
A reliable tyre model for top car brands, the Potenza Sport has been an Original Equipment (OE) tyre for cars such as the Audi Q3 and the BMW 5 Series.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport replaced the Potenza S001 upon its release.
Buy Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyresPilot Sport 4 Overview
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 stands out as a premier tyre model, renowned for its exceptional performance on both dry and wet roads.
Featuring Michelin’s Dynamic Response technology, this summer tyre enhances steering precision and responsiveness.
Its hybrid aramid and nylon belt tread pattern not only boosts longevity but also offers more mileage than its predecessor.
Widely adopted as original equipment by brands like BMW and Ford, the Pilot Sport 4 excels in wet road reactivity, wet braking, and overall durability.
The PS4 replaced the Pilot Sport 3 after its release in 2016.
Buy Michelin Sport 4 tyresTyre Label Ratings
Tyre label ratings are an EU regulated ranking system that determines the performance levels of a tyre model. Ratings will sometimes differ between tyre sizes.
Three main categories for the label ratings are:
- Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G
- Wet Grip – Ranked A to G
- Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)
Potenza Sport Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency: A - D
- Wet Grip: A – C
- Noise Levels: 68A - 74B
Pilot Sport 4 Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency: A – D
- Wet Grip: A or B
- Noise Levels: 70B – 73B
Customer Reviews
Our customer reviews system is powered by DriverReviews, allowing our customers at Blackcircles.com to review their previously purchased tyre.
The four main categories our customers review are:
- Overall Ratings
- Would the customer buy the tyres again
- Does the car feel better to drive
- Were the tyres value for money
Potenza Sport Customer Reviews
Over 247 Blackcircles.com customers have reviewed the Potenza Sport as follows:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.5/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.6/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.2/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5
Pilot Sport 4 Customer Reviews
Over 11,000 Blackcircles.com customers have reviewed the Pilot Sport 4 as follows:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.7/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.5/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.3/5
Potenza Sport Common Tyre Sizes
Pilot Sport 4 Common Tyre Sizes
- 225/40 R18
- 225/45 R17
- 235/40 R18
Potenza Sport Common Car Models
Pilot Sport 4 Common Car Models
Price Ranges
Prices for tyre models will typically differ between tyre sizes and fitments.
Fully fitted prices for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranges from £104.30 to £903.36.*
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranges from £109.95 to £380.26.*
*Please note that prices may fluctuate in time, with listed prices being from the date of writing (updated: 16/10/2024).