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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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| Dimensions | R18 - R23 | R17 - R22 | |
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The comparison of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport sheds light on the competences of these two high-performance summer tyres. Made by worldwide giants in tyre manufacture, these tyres have advanced features coupled with high user ratings.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, manufactured in the US and given an overall rating of 86%, stands out for its excellent performance in Aquaplaning - cross and longitudinal, and dry braking. The SportAuto test ranked the Michelin tyre third out of 11 tyres. The tyre was later replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.
In the autobild 2021 test, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was commended for its excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions, good aquaplaning resistance, and low levels of noise. However, it was criticized for its lack of steering feel and speed during handling tests.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a UUHP summer tyre manufactured in PL;HU and rated at 89%. It excelled in dry steering response, wet circle cornering, and wet handling according to the SportAuto test, though it placed 6th out of 11 tyres.
The autobild 2021 test applauded the Bridgestone tyre for being excellent in the dry with quick handling and sharp steering and good performance in the wet. Nevertheless, the low aquaplaning resistance, high noise levels, low comfort, and highest rolling resistance on test were cited as downsides.
In conclusion, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appears to have a slight edge in aquaplaning resistance and dry braking while the Bridgestone Potenza Sport does better in handling, both dry and wet. Your choice would thus depend on the specific strengths you prioritize in a performance summer tyre.
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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Exemplary2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mutual tests
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,1 | velmi dobré | 5,7 | 5,7 | 6,3 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Very good | 9,1 | velmi dobré | 8,8 | 9,5 | 8 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | 9 | velmi dobré | 8,9 | 9,6 | 6,3 | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: - | Velmi doporučeno | 1 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 1 | |||||
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: - | Velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: - | Velmi doporučeno | ||||||
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