Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo - quick initial review - 250 miles Very early impression on this newly released update, used as a track tyre on my modded MX-5 done about 50 laps at Bedford Autodrome GT layout, 8-15C air temp, as well as to and from the track. Fun track tyres, great handling feedback and direct steering feel, plenty of grip when push and stable through corner. Confident under heavy braking. Track performance much improved overall compared to the PS4 previously which was quite snappy at limit. Not driven in the wet yet so cannot comment on wet performance. Not driven enough to comment on wear but seems decent after 50 laps/250 miles Road noise is louder, and side wall is stiffer compared to PS4, maybe by ~10%. Would recommend, especially if you can get them on a deal. I paid £330 for 4 corners fitted. Size was 225/45/17. The side wall is quite pretty too if you care for this. Read more”
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Mixed
Community opinion on the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and its variants (including the AS and newer Evo/Enliten versions) is mixed, balancing praise for exceptional dry and wet grip, direct steering response, and sharp handling against concerns regarding faster tread wear, lower rolling resistance, and occasional durability issues like sidewall cracking or failures.
#Steering Response and Handling#Grip and Wet Performance#Tread Wear and Longevity#Rolling Resistance and Fuel Economy#All-Season vs Summer Variants#Price and Value Comparison
Based on 34 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Primacy 4+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
Attribute
A · Bridgestone Potenza Sport
B · Michelin Primacy 4+
Category
Summer
Summer
Vehicle type
Passenger Car / Crossover
Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available
71
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Rim diameters
16″ – 22″
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Tread depth
7 - 10/32″
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UTQG
200 - 320 A - AA A
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Sidewall
Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
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Max pressure
50 - 51 psi
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Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better noise, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza Sport if dry, handling and wet matter most to you.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
