Name: 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test
Creator: Tyre Reviews
Published: 2021-03-12

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking: 100 → 0 km/h

It's the test we've all been waiting for, it's the first test of the brand new Bridgestone Potenza Sport, the only new tyre in 2021 that has the chance of taking the fight to the established ultra high performance tyres such as the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, Continental SportContact 6 and Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.

Naturally, it's the best testers in the business doing it first, the German publication Auto Bild. They've tested nine 265/35 R20 UUHP tyres in the dry and wet using a very un-european Ford Mustang.

Tyre Reviews is due to test the new Potenza Sport, against 14 of its key rivals in an 18" size, so if you're not already subscribed, be sure to head over to the Tyre Reviews YouTube channel and subscribe as that will be published in the coming weeks!

Can the Bridgestone Compete?

The biggest question is, can the new Potenza Sport really take the fight to Michelin, Continental and Goodyear? The answer, at least for this test, is a resounding yes!

The new Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins the test, and has the shortest dry braking, shortest wet braking, and fastest wet handling lap! The only one of the four key tests it was beaten in was dry handling, where it finished just 1.8% behind the Michelin, but the testers still reported it to have excellent handling and precise steering in the dry and wet.

The best of the rest went to the Continental Sport Contact 6. While it didn't win any test, and the testers found it to have a slightly high noise level, it was consistently close in all the tests, and had a dynamic sport driving behavio r in the wet.

The internet's favourite tyre, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S placed third overall, winning dry braking and having the lowest noise on test, but could only manage mid pack during the wet handling lap and was the most expensive set of tyres to buy.

The last of the "big 4" was the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport. Like the SportContact 6 it was consistent in all conditions, but couldn't quite match the best overall.

Dry

The new Potenza Sport led the way in dry braking, with the Goodyear just 0.1 meters ahead of the Continental and Michelin pairing.

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport	35.1 m	Best	0 km/h
2Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	35.4 m	+0.30 m	12 km/h
3Continental Sport Contact 6	35.5 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	35.5 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	36.7 m	+1.60 m	27 km/h
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	36.8 m	+1.70 m	28 km/h
7Falken Azenis FK510	38.4 m	+3.30 m	38 km/h
8Landsail LS588 UHP	39.2 m	+4.10 m	42 km/h
9Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	39.6 m	+4.50 m	44 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 12.8% (4.5 m ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1 would still be travelling at 44 km/h when the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S posted the fastest lap time by a considerable margin, and led the way subjectively. The Bridgestone could match the subjective handling of the Michelin, but not the time, and the Landsail and Berlin tyres provided little grip or enjoyment.

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	100 km/h	Best
2Bridgestone Potenza Sport	98.2 km/h	-1.80 km/h
3Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	98.1 km/h	-1.90 km/h
4Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	98 km/h	-2.00 km/h
5Continental Sport Contact 6	97.4 km/h	-2.60 km/h
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	97 km/h	-3.00 km/h
7Falken Azenis FK510	95.4 km/h	-4.60 km/h
8Landsail LS588 UHP	93 km/h	-7.00 km/h
9Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	91.6 km/h	-8.40 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 8.4% (8.4 Km/H).

Wet

The Bridgestone also led wet braking by a small margin.

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport	41.1 m	Best	0 km/h
2Continental Sport Contact 6	41.2 m	+0.10 m	6 km/h
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	43.3 m	+2.20 m	29 km/h
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	44.4 m	+3.30 m	35 km/h
5Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	45.1 m	+4.00 m	39 km/h
6Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	46.4 m	+5.30 m	44 km/h
7Falken Azenis FK510	48.6 m	+7.50 m	51 km/h
8Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	59.6 m	+18.50 m	72 km/h
9Landsail LS588 UHP	82.7 m	+41.60 m	92 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 101.2% (41.6 m ≈ 9.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Landsail LS588 UHP would still be travelling at 92 km/h when the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Claiming three wins from the four key tests, the Potenza Sport was both the fastest and best handling tyre on test, with direct steering and first class balance. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R and Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport were also reported to be excellent handling tyres in the wet.

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport	85.5 km/h	Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	82.6 km/h	-2.90 km/h
3Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	82.1 km/h	-3.40 km/h
4Continental Sport Contact 6	82 km/h	-3.50 km/h
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	79.6 km/h	-5.90 km/h
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	78.3 km/h	-7.20 km/h
7Falken Azenis FK510	78.1 km/h	-7.40 km/h
8Landsail LS588 UHP	69.6 km/h	-15.90 km/h
8Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	69.6 km/h	-15.90 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 18.6% (15.9 Km/H).

The Goodyear won the aquaplaning test, with a small margin to the second placed Falken.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	75.3 km/h	Best
2Falken Azenis FK510	75.1 km/h	-0.20 km/h
3Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	74.6 km/h	-0.70 km/h
3Bridgestone Potenza Sport	74.6 km/h	-0.70 km/h
5Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	73.6 km/h	-1.70 km/h
6Continental Sport Contact 6	72.8 km/h	-2.50 km/h
7Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	72.7 km/h	-2.60 km/h
8Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	70.6 km/h	-4.70 km/h
9Landsail LS588 UHP	69.6 km/h	-5.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (5.7 Km/H).

Environment

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was the quietest tyre on test, matching the budget Landsail LS588.

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Landsail LS588 UHP	72 dB	Best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	72 dB	Best
3Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	72.1 dB	+0.10 dB
4Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	72.2 dB	+0.20 dB
5Falken Azenis FK510	72.3 dB	+0.30 dB
6Bridgestone Potenza Sport	72.9 dB	+0.90 dB
7Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	73.3 dB	+1.30 dB
8Continental Sport Contact 6	73.6 dB	+1.60 dB
9Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	74.1 dB	+2.10 dB

All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

The budge tyre also had the lowest rolling resistance, a test the Goodyear and Vredestein struggled in.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Landsail LS588 UHP	7.62 kg/t	Best	£0
2Continental Sport Contact 6	8.57 kg/t	+0.95 kg/t	£55
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	8.88 kg/t	+1.26 kg/t	£73
4Falken Azenis FK510	8.92 kg/t	+1.30 kg/t	£75
5Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	9.11 kg/t	+1.49 kg/t	£86
6Bridgestone Potenza Sport	9.15 kg/t	+1.53 kg/t	£89
7Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1	9.19 kg/t	+1.57 kg/t	£91
8Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport	9.6 kg/t	+1.98 kg/t	£115
9Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R	9.86 kg/t	+2.24 kg/t	£130

The difference between best and worst was 29.4% (2.24 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R uses about 89 L (£130) more fuel than the Landsail LS588 UHP.

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Petrol/Diesel Electric

Annual Mileage

19,000 km

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Fuel Price

£1.45/L

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Michelin wasn't the only expensive tyre on test, with the Goodyear matching its price for four. The new Bridgestone was also expensive, but a full 75 euros cheaper for a set of four.

Results

Test Winner.

Dry99.1%

Wet99.8%

Comfort98.8%

Rolling Resistance83.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	35.1 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 9	98.2 km/h	-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	41.1 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 9	85.5 km/h	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 9	74.6 km/h	-0.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	72.9 dB	+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 9	9.15 kg/t	+1.53 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/73
Price: 1055.00

Highly Recommended.

Dry98.1%

Wet97.6%

Comfort97.8%

Rolling Resistance88.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	35.5 m	+0.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 9	97.4 km/h	-2.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	41.2 m	+0.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 9	82 km/h	-3.50 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 9	72.8 km/h	-2.50 km/h
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	73.6 dB	+1.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 9	8.57 kg/t	+0.95 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/72
Price: 985.00

Highly Recommended.

Dry99.4%

Wet94.5%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance85.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	35.5 m	+0.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 9	100 km/h	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	43.3 m	+2.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 9	79.6 km/h	-5.90 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 9	72.7 km/h	-2.60 km/h
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 9	72 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 9	8.88 kg/t	+1.26 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
Price: 1130.00

Recommended.

Dry98.6%

Wet94.7%

Comfort98.2%

Rolling Resistance79.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	35.4 m	+0.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 9	98 km/h	-2.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	45.1 m	+4.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 9	82.1 km/h	-3.40 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 9	75.3 km/h	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 9	73.3 dB	+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 9	9.6 kg/t	+1.98 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/72
Price: 1130.00

Recommended.

Dry96.9%

Wet93.8%

Comfort99.7%

Rolling Resistance77.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	36.7 m	+1.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 9	98.1 km/h	-1.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	46.4 m	+5.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 9	82.6 km/h	-2.90 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 9	74.6 km/h	-0.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	72.2 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 9	9.86 kg/t	+2.24 kg/t

EU Label: E/B/70
Price: 795.00

Recommended.

Dry96.2%

Wet93.1%

Comfort97.2%

Rolling Resistance83.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	36.8 m	+1.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	97 km/h	-3.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	44.4 m	+3.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	78.3 km/h	-7.20 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 9	73.6 km/h	-1.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 9	74.1 dB	+2.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 9	9.11 kg/t	+1.49 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/73
Price: 790.00

Fair.

Dry93.4%

Wet90.1%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance85.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	38.4 m	+3.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 9	95.4 km/h	-4.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	48.6 m	+7.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 9	78.1 km/h	-7.40 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 9	75.1 km/h	-0.20 km/h
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 9	72.3 dB	+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 9	8.92 kg/t	+1.30 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
Price: 810.00

Not Recommended.

Dry91.3%

Wet70.4%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	39.2 m	+4.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	93 km/h	-7.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	82.7 m	+41.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	69.6 km/h	-15.90 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 9	69.6 km/h	-5.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 9	72 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 9	7.62 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: C/B/70
Price: 500.00

Not Recommended.

Dry90.1%

Wet78.5%

Comfort99.9%

Rolling Resistance82.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (7)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	39.6 m	+4.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 9	91.6 km/h	-8.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	59.6 m	+18.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	69.6 km/h	-15.90 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 9	70.6 km/h	-4.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 9	72.1 dB	+0.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 9	9.19 kg/t	+1.57 kg/t

EU Label: B/C/73
Price: 530.00

Discussion

30 comments

light767 Dec 8, 2021 archived

Hi
I have always mounted Bridgestone Potenza S001 on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta because of their rigidy of the structure of the tyre than can counterbalance the rolling behaviour of my car; so is this new Potenza sport still rigid in confront to the old S001?
Thanks.

#7694
1. TyreReviews light767 Dec 9, 2021 archived
  
  Yes it is
  
  #7697
  1. light767 TyreReviews Dec 10, 2021 archived
    
    So they will be my next tyres :)
    
    #7704
Master Yeti May 7, 2021 archived

Can you include a Pirelli option?

#6806
1. TyreReviews Master Yeti Dec 9, 2021 archived
  
  This wasn't my test, I always try to include pirelli
  
  #7696
Robert Tajeb May 6, 2021 archived

Hi,
I will be buying new summer tires for next year spring because my all season tires are almost finished also I already have dedicated wheels for winter. Since my car has staggered wheel setup (18 inch AMG) there will be a bit of issue to find exact size that my car needs in my country (Finland). This Bridgestone tires looks enticing for me to try if the price is around the same with Continental Premium Contact 6.
Is there anyone who already tried both tires (Potenza Sport and Premium Contact 6) ? Can someone share their experience please ?
I'm not an aggressive driver (quick acceleration and late braking) type but here in Finland the street is mostly empty so sometimes we can drive quite fast (not that fast to lose your license though).

#6804
1. TyreReviews Robert Tajeb May 7, 2021 archived
  
  I have, the video will be out in around a week :)
  
  #6805
Rafał Kaniewski Mar 29, 2021 archived

Hello TyreReviews, I checked all of available tests, but don't see any concrete review for the most comfort and quite tires. I'm driving now with 275/35/20 and 245/40/20 Pirello PZero RF and I'm very dissapointed with comfort and noise driving. I'm driving mostly on country roads and highways in a very easy way (60-70kkm per year) occasional sporty driving. I decided to go with new PS4S and have some concerns if this is a right choice if I'm not a Max Verstappen and mostly enjoy the easy and peacefull driving. Have you any suggestions ?

#6667
1. TyreReviews Rafał Kaniewski Mar 29, 2021 archived
  
  I think you'll be happy with your choice. Moving away from runflats to normal tyres will bring a huge improvement in comfort. Let me know how you find them :)
  
  #6670
2. Kolemjdouci Rafał Kaniewski Mar 29, 2021 archived
  
  More comfortable and still allowing occasional sporty driving should be Conti PC6.
  
  #6671
ferongr Mar 14, 2021 archived

Finally a UUHP tire very close to my size. (I'm using 205/40/R17 and the BPS is available at 215/40/R17). Prices are reasonable too. I currently run PS4s (non-s version) and I'm somewhat disappointed with them regarding sidewall stiffness.

#6582
1. TyreReviews ferongr Mar 14, 2021 archived
  
  If you make the swap please report back! Sadly I can't test every size of a tyre, so it's really good to hear real world experiences, especially from people with a similar view of the PS4 to me :) If you don't go Bridgestone, go PC6 for some added stiffness!
  
  #6587
  1. Kurt Phillips TyreReviews Mar 23, 2021 archived
    
    I also agree about the PS4, great tyre but very dull. My work car will be getting PC6 when it's due some tyres, but I've actually ordered a set of Potenza Sport's for the front of my soon to be 360hp Leon Cupra.
    I've been waiting for so long for Bridgestone to bring a new competitive UHP tyre and what a tyre they have made! Two tests so far and two great results. Going toe to toe and also beating PS4S in areas is great, the only question mark now is how long they will last. We shall see, and I'll be sure to leave a review after a few thousand miles of driving.
    I'm excited about the potential for a new track focused road tyre under the Potenza Sport branding, initially from the collaboration with Lamborghini and their new STO. Hopefully they offer them in a board range of sizes and also bring the fight to Michelin in this segment as well.
    
    #6644
    1. TyreReviews Kurt Phillips Mar 23, 2021 archived
      
      Exciting, let me know how you find them as soon as they're on! The size range is vast, you can see it here: https://www.tyrereviews.com...
      I can't wait to test them in 18"
      
      #6645
Igor Sarić Mar 14, 2021 archived

I always had my cars on UUHP tires from Michelin, GY, Conti and Bridgestone over past 20+ years. This year I opted for Potenza Sport and I really love them. I can see that I made the right choice - the grip is simply relentless and fantastic feedback from the tires. Mine are 235/35 R20

#6579
1. TyreReviews Igor Sarić Mar 14, 2021 archived
  
  Igor, we currently don't have any reviews of the Potenza Sport - https://www.tyrereviews.com... it would be really great if you could leave one, you're the first person I know to have run them in the real world! 😁
  
  #6586
  1. Igor Sarić TyreReviews Mar 14, 2021 archived
    
    OK will do and here they are "live" :)
    https://www.facebook.com/gr...
    https://www.facebook.com/gr...
    
    #6588
    1. TyreReviews Igor Sarić Mar 15, 2021 archived
      
      Good read! Mind putting them on this site too? Here's the direct link!
      https://www.tyrereviews.com...
      
      #6591
Maauru Mar 13, 2021 archived

NIce to see Bridgestone Potenza Sport doing so well.
I am due to buy new summer tyres next spring 2022 and I am looking into Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
As I am buying in 225/45 R 17 dimensions than I guess Bridgestone advantage should be even bigger as this tyre does exist in this dimensions while Michelin/GoodYear/Continental in such dimensions only have "lower" models (PS4 instead PS4S, PC6 instead SC6, F1 Asym5 instead od F1 SuperSport).

#6570
1. TyreReviews Maauru Mar 13, 2021 archived
  
  I'm testing it against those in my UHP test this year (18")
  
  #6573
  1. Maauru TyreReviews Mar 13, 2021 archived
    
    Looking forward to see it, specially video :)
    
    #6574
    1. TyreReviews Maauru Mar 13, 2021 archived
      
      I'm looking forward to doing it! IT was meant to be next week but delayed due to obvious reasons :(
      
      #6575
  2. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews Mar 13, 2021 archived
    
    Theoretically if it's as good as PS4S, F1SS and SC6, it should be winning easily against PS4, Asym 5 and PC6. Isn't it. (At least dry performance wise)
    
    #6577
    1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano Mar 13, 2021 archived
      
      Yes and no. I understand your theory, however there's always the chance that Bridgestone have made the smaller sizes a different construction to the bigger, like the PS4 / PS4S, but just kept the same name for halo effect.
      Fortunately I will be testing it against the PS4, PS4S, F1 A5 and F1 SuperSport + others 😁😁
      
      #6578
      1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews Mar 14, 2021 archived
        
        That's true too. That's why I normally only read tests that use my size or at least the same total wheel size. (I have 225/45R17 so 225/40R18 tests are fine for me too) I so realize some tyres work better in certain sizes, or car weight. So yeah I would have to wait for a test in one of these 2 sizes if I want a more accurate comparison for me.
        
        #6581
        
        TyreReviews Luijazzpiano Mar 14, 2021 archived
        
        All things going well my test / video should be up first week of May :)
        
        #6585
      2. Darius TyreReviews Mar 14, 2021 archived
        
        I fully agree . I think sidewall height matters as well. I have on my car 225 45 R17 Asymmetric 5 which has sidewall made from 1 layer of polyester whereas same Asymmetric 5 225 40R18 ( and guess lower profiles) has double layer of polyester which may indicate better steering feel/performance .
        From my experience It looks like 17inch tyres don't offer much steering feel.
        Looking forward to see the test you mentioned since it includes both latest UUHP and UHP tyres.
        
        #6583
        
        TassieLorenzo Darius May 5, 2021 archived
        
        Potenza S007A (Asian & NA market, made in Japan) has excellent steering feel in 17", hopefully the Potenza Sport (EU market, made in EU) is just as good!
        
        #6802
      3. Guess Who TyreReviews Mar 23, 2021 archived
        
        It's very possible 19 inch and up are made with different compound, just like Pirelli did with P Zero.
        
        #6643
2. Luijazzpiano Maauru Mar 13, 2021 archived
  
  Exactly! There is almost no competitor in 225 45 R17.
  
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