Drivers rate the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 very highly, most often praising its sharp steering response, strong dry grip, and confident, predictable cornering thanks to its stiff sidewalls. Wet performance is generally described as good and a clear step up over the RE003, though a few compare it as slightly behind Michelin PS4/PS5 in heavy-wet feel. Value for money is a recurring highlight, with several owners also noting acceptable to improved comfort/noise versus prior performance tyres, while a minority report higher road noise and/or faster wear depending on vehicle and use.
What owners mention most counted across 23 reviews
Over 10k km mileage in, I would say the wet and dry grip and handling are superb. However, the tyre wear is the worst I ever used. Only about 12k km, the sign of tyre wear is significant. With that, the noise level is unbearable at low speed on slightly rough roads, even more unbearable at 110kmh on highway. Sometimes it’s difficult to enjoy music and have conversation at those situations. Big thumbs up on its handling and grip (literally no complain and it’s better than PS5) at this price point, but the high noise level and high wear rate made me walk away from this tyre. IMHO, if you like spirited driving and fast cornering with confidence and noise level and wear rate are your least concerns, this is the tyre for you.
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Replaced my Potenza S007As with these as they were worn and I couldn't wait for stock to arrive since the distributer couldn't give me an estimated time. So I got this as its the next closest thing.
Price to performance ratio is good considering how cheap I got the set for though its made in Indonesia not Japan like the S007A.
Handles well at the limit of cornering and I still feel there's more to give as they haven't started to really audibly protest yet. Rapid changes in direction feel responsive and planted despite the 50 aspect ratio, it doesn't feel like it's "tripping over itself" thanks to the reinforced shoulder blocks and sidewall.
10/10 will buy again if my first choice isn't available when the time comes.
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Good value for money. 195/50/16 is an odd size. Fantastic that Bridgestone makes these.
Very quiet for a performance type of tire. Good grip as the re003 but much better wet than before.
Dry grip is a good as ever. Wet grip only gives up a little from dry.
Wear is a tad high, but asymmetric design allows cross rotation to even the wear, so not a huge problem.
I intend to fit RE004 to my other car. Can’t be happier.
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Been using Michelin tires for many years from Primacy to Pilot Sport Series. Wanted to get PS5 as replacement, but it's over budget for me. Friendly boss recommended Bridgestone RE004. RE004 has a stiff sidewall and the handling really surprised me. Dry and wet are better than PS4 and its braking power is awesome! My only small complaint is the noise level, it's noisier than Michelin tires I've used in the past. My family has also complaint about the noise level. Due to the fact that it has a stiff sidewall, the road feedback is stronger as well. Overall, the handling is superb with only complain of higher noise level. Recommended for people who loves spirited driving.
Using front 245/40/19 & rear 275/35/19
Satisfied with the performance it gave. Price is reasonable, Dry and wet grip both good, Suitable for daily driving
After 2yrs of using re003, changed to Ps4. Was disappointed. Sidewall softer than Re003 but not as comfortable. The re003 absorbs road harshness like butter but still grips n handles better. A year later change to Ps5. Still almost the same. Abit more comfort. But steering is vague. Sidewall soft n can feel road harshness. End up changing to the Re004. A world of diff again. Harder sidewall which makes turn more fun n sharp. At the same time road harshness was absorbed like butter. So overall, Re004 quieter, more comfort n better steering response than the Ps5. Not to mention cheaper too. Grip i think is about the same. If u hv to choose, go for the Re004.
Bought this to replace my old Michelin PS4. Overall, very impressive with the performance it gave. Dry grip is good, in my opinion, better than the PS4, but wet grip is a little lacking behind it. Nothing too bad, wet grip far better than the previous RE003 though. Sidewall is stiffer than the PS4 which makes turn ins very fun. Comfortable for daily driving too and cheaper than the PS4.
Compared to RE003, most noticeable is reduction in tyre noise and predictable traction around corners, the wet grip has improved somewhat but haven’t had a chance to try out in heavy rain. Overall it’s a much better package, glad I got the upgrade.
Bought a set of 4 RE004 to replace my Michelin PS4. As good as PS4 in the dry and wet too. Sidewall.more stiff than PS4. Overall, a very good tyre for the price. Highly recommended.
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195/50 R15
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
Been using it for almost a year. I must say the wet grip improves a lot compared to the RE003 i used before. The road feedback and dry grip I would think is pretty much the same as RE003 if not better. Otherwise, is it good and shows how far Bridgestone have come ever since the RE001 times.
Much better than the RE003 in the wet while keeping the same dry experience. Gives better fuel economy by about 5% better on average per tank. Also very quiet.
