Bridgestone Potenza Race

The Potenza Race is a new track tyre from Bridgestone developed with outright dry lapatimes and longevity in mind. According to an independant TUV report, the new Potenza Race is faster around Nardo than the three main competitors from Michelin, Pirelli and Goodyear, while offering almost the best wear.

Tyre review data from 6 tyre reviews averaging 84% over 22,500 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 1st.

Dry Grip 95%
Wet Grip 73%
Road Feedback 95%
Handling 95%
Wear 67%
Comfort 78%
Buy again 85%

The Potenza Race is ranked 4th of 37 Summer Trackday and Competition tyres.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

1st

Average Result

1st

Latest Tyre Test Results

Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS
1st of 3 tyres
  • The Potenza Race delivers a compelling mix of road and track ability. On track, it runs 2 seconds faster than the Sport with more consistent lap times. On the road, it matches the Sport for noise and comfort while offering even sharper handling responses above 30 mph. The main downsides are a higher price point and slightly sluggish feel at very low speeds. Wet performance will likely be reduced compared to the Sport due to less water evacuation capability.
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Potenza Race

2022-06-13 - The tyre fitted to the vehicle has an additional longitudinal groove in the outer part of the tread. This is not shown in the other images. Was this hand cut?

It's not unusual for different tyre widths to have extra grooves, so it's likely your Bridgestone Potenza Race is just a different width from the stock images.


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Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza Race Reviews

Given 84% while driving a BMW 3 series (255/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Extremely good competitor of the Michelin cup 2 connect ! Daily usable like the cup but more grip and precision. Grips like a trofeo r, but has a harder sidewall In wet conditions it’s like the Cup 2 which is very good for that amount of grip.
Helpful 67 - tyre reviewed on June 5, 2022
Given 87% while driving a Toyota GR86 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
I really enjoy the Potenza Race on my GR86. As you say, great reactive steering, not too noisy and they go around the track very well! I was going to use the OEM PS4 for street use but I hate how soft they feel so I run the Potenza Race on street too and they work great. Of course in the winter I will switch to proper winter tires. I have not driven extensively in rain but the rain I've driven in didn't cause any issues or felt unsafe.
I do have some wear on the outer shoulders from running on the track, but it might be because I'm running a moderate amount of camber for track use (slightly less than -3 degrees. On a McPherson strut I probably need closer to 4 degrees. But since its mixed usage I think it's going to even out over the life of the tires.)
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on August 29, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
It s an amazing tyre in all condition!!!
Helpful 47 - tyre reviewed on November 20, 2022
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Given 81% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 4,500 spirited miles
I purchased the Potenza Race since i couldn't find the 595RS-RR, and i don't regret it
They are mounted on 17*9 rims, due to some low tire pressure 1.8 front and rear, i had the front tire wear the sidewall too much compare to the inside, the grip is enormous with the right tire pressure, the road feedback too, you know what the tire want to do
In the rain it was mindblowing, the wet grip was like 85% of the dry grip, with the same feedback
The only downside is that there is no 245 in 17"
Helpful 3 - tyre reviewed on September 8, 2024
Given 77% while driving a BMW 123d (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Grip very well, maybe a bit better than cup2 (friend had them on i20n and I was just a bit faster on some corners, also drove a lot together on Pilot sport 5, so we can compare the cars and tires). I also had cup2 so I can just slightly see the difference maybe. Wet grip excelent no complaints its like a normal street tire. Cannot hear them and they dont feel harsh.
Only thing that is bad is wear. I only got 5000km out of them (cup2 11000km) but i was pushing a lot more than on michelins. Michelins also come with a bit more tread. For 700€ a set, it is too expensive to change them this often. Cup2 were 570€.
Potenzas come with 5,5mm.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on July 30, 2024
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Given 86% while driving a Mitsubishi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,500 spirited miles
Amazing tyre in all conditions, except wet!
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on October 18, 2023