Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 27 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza S001 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Potenza S001 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 3 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 2 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.7 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 11.5 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza S001 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Potenza S001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks better than the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza S001 appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →