Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Linglong Sport Master
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 16
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 14
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo finished ahead 3 times and the Sport Master once. The Potenza Sport Evo had 7.4% lower rolling resistance; the Sport Master stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo if you want a genuinely max-performance summer tyre with strong dry pace, consistent wet grip, predictable limit behaviour and much better wear-ideal for spirited road driving and the occasional track-style load. Choose the Linglong Sport Master mainly if wet emergency braking performance on a tight budget is your top priority and you can accept weaker dry handling precision, a narrower stability margin at the limit, and shorter service life.
Where the Potenza Sport Evo is stronger
- More complete performance balance: strong results across dry, wet cornering/handling, aquaplaning and efficiency rather than a single standout metric
- Higher dry capability and driver confidence: better dry handling speeds (e.g., 113.8 vs 112.0 km/h in Sport Auto) and much stronger subjective control scores (10 vs 6)
- Better wet cornering grip and stability measures overall (wet circle wins in both measured tests; curved aquaplaning advantage in both tests)
Where the Sport Master is stronger
- Exceptional wet braking performance across multiple sources (e.g., 39.3 m in Auto Bild; 25.2 m vs 28.2 m in the braking super test)
- Competitive braking value proposition upfront: typically cheaper to buy and strong straight-line braking for the price
- Often quieter and more comfortable in the Sport Auto measurements (69.5 dB vs 71.5 dB; comfort 9 vs 7)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Potenza Sport Evo vs Sport Master at a glance
| Category | Potenza Sport Evo | Gap | Sport Master |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 3 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 5 | The Potenza Sport Evo averaged a 1.1% higher speed on the dry handling course (2 tests) | 2 |
| Wet13 measurements | 6 | The Potenza Sport Evo held 2.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | The Sport Master was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | The Potenza Sport Evo had 7.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Potenza Sport Evo by 0.6 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 14 reviews | 85% | The Potenza Sport Evo by 10 points | 75% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 86% | The Potenza Sport Evo by 7 points | 79% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +92.4% | The Potenza Sport Evo was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 115 | 45 sizes made in both | 62 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Potenza Sport Evo | Field | Sport Master |
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| 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | P1 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P11 of 20 | P16 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P11 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P8 of 10 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Potenza Sport Evo
Sport Master
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Potenza Sport Evo
Sport Master
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Potenza Sport Evo
Sport Master
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Potenza Sport Evo | Gap | Sport Master | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 34.27 | = | 34.27 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 106.8 | 1.1% | 105.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 39.2% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 35.13 | 8.1% | 32.23 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 69.35 | 0.7% | 68.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 33.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.58 | 3.2% | 8.31 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.73 | 0.1% | 14.74 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 86.85 | 0.9% | 87.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.87 | 2.6% | 2.79 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.5% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.65 | 1.7 dB | 70.95 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 51,860 | 45.8% | 35,570 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.72 | 7.4% | 9.43 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,533 | 24.2% | 2,022 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport Evo scores 9.5 and the Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
| Potenza Sport Evo | Category | Sport Master | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 97 | Wet | 94 | ||
| 11 | Comfort | 70 | ||
| 20 | Value | 3 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Potenza Sport Evo | Category | Sport Master | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 6.6 | ||
| 9.2 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Wear | 7.1 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
- 85%from 16 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 71,803 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo delivers outstanding dry grip and exceptionally strong wet traction, with very sharp turn-in and confident, stable handling that suits fast road use and even track days. Many also feel wear and track durability are improved versus the older Potenza Sport, and value-for-money is frequently praised against Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring drawback is higher road noise and a firmer, stiff-sidewall ride, which can reduce refinement on quieter cars.
- Excellent dry grip
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in rain/cold conditions
- Sharp steering response and quick turn-in
- Stable, predictable handling with strong braking/traction
- Noticeably higher road noise/roar
- Firm ride and stiff sidewalls (reduced comfort/refinement for some)
Summarised by AI from 13 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 16 Potenza Sport Evo reviewsBefore switching to the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (in size 205/45/17), I had the Yokohama Advan Neova RS (in size 205/55/17). The difference is night and day—in favor of the Bridgestones. Their grip and user-friendliness are on an entirely different level; they are in a different league compared to the unacceptable Yokohama Advan Neova RS, whose only real advantage was minimal wear.
The Bridgestones seem much more prone to wear, but that’s a fair trade-off given their excellent performance—after all, you can’t have everything. I can’t comment on their performance in the rain, as I haven’t had the chance to drive in such conditions yet.
To wrap up, they are quiet and feature a very solid sidewall—though perhaps not quite as good as those found on older Bridgestone models.
I recommend them without hesitation!
Linglong Sport Master
- 75%from 14 reviews
- 79%would buy again
- 130,544 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners find the Linglong Sport Master offers strong dry and wet grip for the money, with several calling its braking particularly impressive for a budget tyre. Value for money is a clear highlight, though overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive (7/10 positive reviews). The most common criticisms are a lack of progressive behaviour at the limit and vague steering feel (raised by around one in three and around one in five owners respectively), with some also reporting higher road noise. Tread life feedback is split, with as many owners criticising wear as praising durability.
- Strong dry grip
- Good wet grip for a budget tyre
- Very good dry braking
- Excellent value for money
- Not progressive at the limit; can understeer when pushed
- Vague or slow steering response
- Can be noisy
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 14 Sport Master reviewsI literally dont have anything to complain about. For the price, I don't think you can get more value for your money.
Good grip, never had a slip, not in dry nor wet circumstances.
I've had tyres that cost 3x more money that dont feel nowhere near as premium.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 115 sizes of the Potenza Sport Evo and 62 of the Sport Master, 45 of them made in both.
| Category | Potenza Sport Evo | Sport Master |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 115 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 62 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 45 sizes 205/55 R16205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17and 33 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A99%B1% | A90%B4%C3%D3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D30%B3% | C79%D13%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 68-72 dB A91%B9% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2021) | - |
| Awards | Winner: Supersports Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Potenza Sport Evo was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 92.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a fascinating (and slightly unusual) head-to-head: the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is a max-performance summer tyre developed to deliver repeatable grip, precision and stability at the limit, while the Linglong Sport Master is a budget-oriented high-performance summer tyre that repeatedly produces eye-catching braking numbers-especially in the wet.
Across four shared 2026 tests (Sport Auto, Auto Bild, a 52-tyre braking shootout, and ACE), the pattern is consistent: Linglong can look sensational on a stopwatch in wet braking, but Bridgestone is the more complete performance package when you add dry handling, controllability, wet cornering grip, wear and overall consistency. The result is a clear “specialist vs all-rounder” story with real implications depending on how (and how hard) you drive.
Conclusion
If you want the most rounded fast-road/enthusiast summer tyre, the Potenza Sport Evo is the safer bet because it combines top-tier dry performance with strong wet grip and, crucially, predictable behaviour at and beyond the limit. In Sport Auto it won the test outright (1st vs 6th), pairing better dry braking (33.8 m vs 35.0 m) with higher dry handling speed (113.8 vs 112.0 km/h) and a huge subjective control advantage (10 vs 6). It also led key wet dynamics measures like wet circle grip (8.58 vs 8.31 m/s) and wet handling speed (56.3 vs 55.5 km/h). Add substantially better longevity in Auto Bild (51,860 km vs 35,570 km) and lower rolling resistance in both tests where measured, and Bridgestone's “cost per km” story strengthens despite the higher purchase price.
The Linglong Sport Master's calling card is wet braking-and it's not a small advantage. It posted the shortest wet stop in Auto Bild's finalists (39.3 m; the only sub-40 m stop) and won the 52-tyre braking test outright (25.2 m vs 28.2 m for Bridgestone, a ~10.6% gap). ACE also reinforces the theme: Linglong was near the top in wet safety and even led wet handling, but it was among the weakest in dry handling/precision. The practical takeaway is that the Linglong can deliver impressive emergency-stop capability in the wet for the money, but it comes with trade-offs in dry-road confidence, limit behaviour and wear-making it a much more conditional recommendation than the Bridgestone.
Potenza Sport Evo vs Sport Master: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo or the Linglong Sport Master the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo finished ahead 3 times and the Sport Master once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport Evo scores 9.5 and the Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Potenza Sport Evo or the Sport Master?
The Potenza Sport Evo led 6 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 2.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Potenza Sport Evo led 5 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.1% higher speed on the dry handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Potenza Sport Evo had 7.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.8/10 for the Potenza Sport Evo and 7.1/10 for the Sport Master.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Sport Master was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Potenza Sport Evo and 8.1/10 for the Sport Master.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. 86% of Potenza Sport Evo owners would buy it again, against 79% for the Sport Master.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Potenza Sport Evo was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 92.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Potenza Sport Evo is made in 115 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Sport Master in 62 (16 to 22 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Potenza Sport Evo is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Sport Master A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Potenza Sport Evo is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Sport Master in 2020. The Potenza Sport Evo replaced the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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