Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these seven tests:
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in five of the tests
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport in two of the tests
While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 1.74% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33.5M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.7M |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 32.5M |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33.21M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.65M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.9M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.5M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 1.2% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:98.4s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 100.1s |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.71s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 74.44s |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:69.1s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 69.6s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 0.78% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:115.5Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 114.6Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:92 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 100 Points |
Subj. Fun
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one subj. fun tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 15.79% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Fun: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Subj. Fun winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.5 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 1.38% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:41.2M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.1M |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:38.1M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.9M |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:28.3M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 29.1M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:27.6M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 27.7M |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:42.5M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 44.4M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:28.8M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 29.2M |
Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 2.54% less distance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:31.5M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30.7M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 1.98% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.6M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.3M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.47% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:66.5s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 67.9s |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:91.2s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 94.67s |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:69.9s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 70.8s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.42% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:86.9Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 84.8Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 3.06% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:95 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 98 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.08% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:11.04s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 11.13s |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:13.72s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 13.52s |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:11.11s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 11.2s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 0.54% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:77.8Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.9Km/H |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:80.3Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.1Km/H |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:78.3Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 80.5Km/H |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 75.7Km/H |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:78.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 79.9Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 6.11% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:2.72m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 2.96m/sec2 |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:5.7m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 6.31m/sec2 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.1m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 3.81% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:95 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 98 Points |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:6 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport measured 0.21% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:69dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 68.3dB |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:71dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72dB |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:70dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 71dB |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.8dB | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.1dB |
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport measured 0.82% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:72.2dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72.8dB |
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 19.72% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:20459KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30595KM |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:35000KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 45000KM |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:50500KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 56400KM |
Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 4.95% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:4.53Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.5Price/1000 |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:18Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 16.67Price/1000 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.58Price/1000 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 10.35Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three price tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport cost 8.34% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:460 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 500 |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:760 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 825 |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Potenza Sport:92.7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 107.2 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 13.55% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.9kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.62kg / t |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.47kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.37kg / t |
| The BEST Performance Tires Tested 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10.3kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.6kg / t |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10.15kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.85kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 used 3.45% less fuel than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:5.8l/100km | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 5.6l/100km |
Abrasion
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
In total the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has been reviewed 108 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has been reviewed 70 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. fun, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], noise, noise and price, while the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking - cool, subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear, value, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Both tires performed equally well seems to be the best tire overall.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Similar Comparisons
Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:
Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
Best Tire Tests
Best UUHP Tires- Best Performance Summer Tires
- Best Summer Tires
Best All Season Tires- Best UHP All Season Tires
- Best All Weather Tires
Best Winter Tires- Best UHP Winter Tires
- Best SUV Winter Tires
- Best Studless Winter Tires
- Best All Terrain [AT] Tires
- Best SUV Summer Tires
Summer Tire Tests
- The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested
- 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
- 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
- 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
- 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test
- 2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
- The BEST Track Day Tires for 2024
- All Summer Tire Tests
All Season Tire Tests
- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025
- The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
- The Best All Season Tires for 2024
- Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024]
- 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
- 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
- 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tire Test
- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
- All All Season Tire Tests
Winter Tire Tests
- The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
- 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tire Test
- 2024 Studded Tire Test
- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
- 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
- All Winter Tire Tests
Features
- Continental AllSeasonContact 2 - Real World Review
- Understanding The Tire Sidewall
- EU Tire Label
- Summer VS All Season VS Winter
- Road vs Track vs Slick Tires
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs 4S * (BMW)
- OE vs Aftermarket Tires
- Winter Tires Tested at 0c to15c
Tire Reviews
General
- Submit your review
- About Tire Reviews
- Tire Reviews Ethics
- Site Map
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Contact Tire Reviews
