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Bridgestone Potenza RE001

Bridgestone Tyres Extreme Performance Summer

The Bridgestone Potenza RE001 is a Extreme Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.6
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
87%
Wet Grip
72%
Road Feedback
78%
Handling
80%
Wear
70%
Comfort
63%
Buy again
71%
42 Reviews
74% Average
909,661 miles driven
Bridgestone Potenza RE001

Bridgestone Potenza RE001

Summer Premium
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6.6 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 42
Avg Rating: 74.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 1.96
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
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Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE001 Reviews

Given 61% while driving a Lexus LS430 (/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 40,000 easy going miles
I don't know if it's the tire or if Lexus LS owners have never driven a luxury car before, but my 2001 LS430 isn't any more quiet than my e39. On coarse asphalt the car rumbles quite loudly; on cement freeways at speed there is an incessant, pronounced road noise in the 250Hz to 2,000Hz range that sounds like, "SCHHHH", with virtually everything driven over producing thumps and bangs. Driving over fresh asphalt at the same speed silences the interior and provides immediate relief. I do not believe the LS430 to quite match Cadillacs from the 1980s in terms of noise and harshness suppression. The LS430 is quieter than a family sedan, but not by much. The Bridgestone Potenzas may be part of the cause, I don't know. I bought the car with the tire. But past experience with an LS400 test drive years ago tells me the car is more to blame and not the tire...
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May 5, 2022
Given 84% while driving a Mitsubishi Evo 4 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I have an evolution 4 lancer and drag race with these tyres on 500hp. My 60ft. Time is 1.8 seconds and 11.5 on the 1/4 mile. For a street tyre the grip is amazing !!!!!
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May 9, 2021
Given 86% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (225/45 R17 W) on for 0 miles
the wear of them, was high
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January 6, 2019
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Given 86% while driving a BMW 520i (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
This set of 4 tires was my third, fitted to my BMW E39. It is much better than the Michelin PS3 EU made I had before. The latter tended to crack and chip after 2 years (60% used) and a bit hardened. I then switched to PS3 Japan, and this set was better than the EU set. But for Malaysian road, the Potenza RE001 is superior.
Ask a question | Helpful 865
June 22, 2018
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Excellent all round tyre. Need some new rubber soon and will probably stick to these as they have performed well. These where on the car when i bought it and ive had around 3000 miles driving on them with no problems. Done lots of researching on internet and the only other tyre which i would consider would prob be Goodyear eagle f1 assymetrics as these have rave reviews too.
Ask a question | Helpful 590
August 8, 2015
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Given 51% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT FSI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Good to start with for track use, poor consistency in grip over life of tyre. Harsh ride.

Much better value out there. Go elsewhere.
Ask a question | Helpful 585
March 17, 2015
Given 87% while driving a Mazda 6 (215/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 57,000 average miles
Best tyres money can buy ...going for my 3rd set next week and they are made for my Mazda 6 Active car responds extremelly well. Did 92000km and I travel on average 100km per day at 120 - 130 km per hours in South Africa
Ask a question | Helpful 569
April 20, 2014
Given 89% while driving a Skoda Skoda Superb MK1 (225/50 R16) on mostly town for 0 average miles
very good performance tyres, have worn pretty well as average is 30km and i have managed more than 10% over this. Other than being a bit noisy, which I understand the new RE002 is improved, a very good tyre
Ask a question | Helpful 593
January 20, 2014
Given 66% while driving a Volvo V50 estate (205/50 R17 W) on track for 30,000 easy going miles
Tyre is very hard.Comford very low.
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April 26, 2013
Given 80% while driving a Acura RSX S Type (215/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
Unexpectedly strong aquaplaning. You have to be ready for it. Over time tyre becomes harder. Excellent grip and response on dry!
Ask a question | Helpful 577
January 22, 2013
Given 74% while driving a Mitsubishi Evo 4 (195/55 R15 W) on mostly town for 4,000 spirited miles
dengerous in wet condition...
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December 16, 2012
Given 91% while driving a Renault Megane (195/50 R15 W) on a combination of roads for 26,000 average miles
Got the Tyres fitted after my last Kumho KU31, Superb Grip in Dry and extremely good in wet, breaking grip is phenomenal! don't be fooled its a hard Tyre u won't have much comfort with it and it feels like the early ages of the Run flat Tyre on BMW's its a hard Tyre but i knew that i was buying a sporty Tyre for my aggressive driving style and they deliver and exceed the performance that i wanted from them! By far long the best Tyre i had fitted to my car and will be changing to Potenza RE002 when they completely Wear out! :)
Ask a question | Helpful 570
August 11, 2012
Given 76% while driving a Subaru legacy (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 120 average miles
OK, first of all these tyres were made in three different factories when i purchased and i specifically purchased australian made in the first 4 i had, the aussie made tyres had good all round grip in wet and dry but not as good as the japan made versions. both japan and aussie tyres wore out the same time on a turbo awd subaru wagon. Now i got some thailand replacements which were absolutely rubbish and wore and twice as fast. this is with recommended rotation intervals. check to see where they are made and stay clear of the thailand versions.
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July 24, 2012
Given 83% while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 300,000 spirited miles
Cornering is fantastic. Response is fantastik. You will feel like a pro.racer. But after 2 years it's compound gets harder and it looses it feature. On clean rainy tarmac it feels good but in rain soaked dusty asphalt ıt's not good. It becomes unpredictabel. Though for this price its the BEST!!
Ask a question | Helpful 620
April 7, 2012
Given 69% while driving a Subaru Impreza (215/45 R17 P) on mostly town for 90 average miles
Very good tyres but gets really noisy.
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April 4, 2012