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Bridgestone Potenza S001

Max Performance Summer

Replaced by the Potenza Sport Replaces the Potenza RE050A

A sharp, sporty max-performance summer tyre with strong dry grip and crisp control, but noticeably noisy and firm-riding. Wet confidence is variable by size and conditions, so it can feel brilliant in some setups and disappointing in others.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 173 owner reviews 48% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 28 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P11 of 20 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 173owner reviews
  • 2,051,379miles driven
  • 28professional tests
Bridgestone Potenza S001 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza S001

8.5/10

Better than 76% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 173 owner reviews
Scores of the 407 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 4 publications · 2018-2020 80% 89%
Owner reviews173 owner reviews · rated 69% 41% 11%
Combined 76% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 92% 44% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 83% 40% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 8% 9% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 7% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 88% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 86% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P11 / 20
  2. 2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P9 / 16
  3. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P3 / 50
  4. 2019 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto · 245/30 R20 P5 / 8
  5. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/30 R20 P6 / 8
  6. 2015 2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tyre Test Auto Express · 235/35 R19 P6 / 7 Placing only
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  1. 2014 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tyre Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P10 / 10 Placing only
  2. 2014 2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tyre Test Auto Review · 255/40 R19 P5 / 7 Placing only
  3. 2014 2014 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P5 / 11 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P7 / 10 Placing only
  5. 2013 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Review · 225/45 R17 P7 / 9 Placing only
  6. 2013 2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P8 / 10 Placing only
  7. 2013 2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/35 R18 P4 / 8 Placing only
  8. 2013 2013 European Summer Sports Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P9 / 19 Placing only
  9. 2012 2012 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P5 / 10 Placing only
  10. 2012 2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P8 / 9 Placing only
  11. 2012 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P5 / 15 Placing only
  12. 2012 2012 Autobild 50 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P8 / 50 Placing only
  13. 2012 2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test EVO · 235/40 R18 P6 / 10 Placing only
  14. 2011 2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  15. 2011 2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17 P3 / 11 Placing only
  16. 2011 2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 245/40 R18 P4 / 7 Placing only
  17. 2011 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P6 / 10 Placing only
  18. 2011 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P7 / 14 Placing only
  19. 2011 2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tyres 255/40 R19 P3 / 3 Placing only
  20. 2010 2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P7 / 9 Placing only
  21. 2010 2010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P1 / 11 Placing only
  22. 2010 2010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/40 R18 P3 / 9 Placing only
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Tested 28 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th.

28 Tests
1 Test Wins
6th Average
1st Best
11th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20102020

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test P11 of 20

Satisfactory.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling Weak: Noise, Value, Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P11 / 20
20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P9 / 16
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P3 / 50
20192019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre TestSport Auto · 245/30 R20P5 / 8
20182018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/30 R20P6 / 8
20152015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tyre TestAuto Express · 235/35 R19P6 / 7
20142014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tyre TestEVO · 225/45 R17P10 / 10
20142014 Auto Review Max Performance Tyre TestAuto Review · 255/40 R19P5 / 7
20142014 ACE Summer Tyre TestACE · 225/45 R17P5 / 11
20132013 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P7 / 10
20132013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P7 / 9
20132013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P8 / 10
20132013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/35 R18P4 / 8
20132013 European Summer Sports Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17P9 / 19
20122012 EVO Summer Tyre TestEVO · 225/45 R17P5 / 10
20122012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P8 / 9
20122012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P5 / 15
20122012 Autobild 50 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P8 / 50
20122012 EVO Max Performance Tyre TestEVO · 235/40 R18P6 / 10
20112011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 10
20112011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17P3 / 11
20112011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 245/40 R18P4 / 7
20112011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P6 / 10
20112011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P7 / 14
20112011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tyres255/40 R19P3 / 3
20102010 EVO FWD Tyre TestEVO · 235/35 R19P7 / 9
20102010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P1 / 11
20102010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/40 R18P3 / 9

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R18, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is projected to cost €32.41 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €1,296 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5€15.63
Continental Premium Contact 6€16.22
Michelin Pilot Sport 4€25.68
Bridgestone Potenza S001€32.41
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2020 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range77 sizes available

185-305Width25-55Profile15-20Rim82-105 V-YLoad/Speed Index2010First On Market

EU LabelAcross 77 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-73dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

280UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature9/32"Tread depth (new)NoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18205/45 R17255/35 R19225/45 R18225/35 R18
VersionsRun flat in 22 sizes · OE for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza S001 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 stops 1.3% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 92/100, and owners rate it 6.8/10 in the wet from 173 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza S001 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 stops 1.5% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 83/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the dry from 173 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Potenza S001?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Potenza S001's rolling resistance is 12.4% higher than premium rivals, 8.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 31.4% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Bridgestone Potenza S001 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is expected to last around 19,820 miles (31,897 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Bridgestone Potenza S001 have?
In the US, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 280, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Bridgestone gives it no mileage warranty. New, it has 9/32" (7.1 mm) of tread.
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What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza S001?
Across 173 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza S001 averages 69%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6. 64 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Bridgestone Potenza S001 cost to run?
In 245/45 R18, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is projected to cost €32.41 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €1,296 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, at €15.63.
What is the Bridgestone Potenza S001's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Potenza S001?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza S001 6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 141 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Potenza S001 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza S001 6.7 out of 10 for wear across 141 reviews. 64 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 9,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Potenza S001 again?
48% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Potenza S001 again, based on the 169 owner reviews that answered the question. 15% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza S001's dry grip?
Of the 139 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza S001, 80 mention dry grip: 62 praise it (strong dry grip) and 18 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Dry grip fantastic on a decent surface". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza S001's wet grip?
Of the 139 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza S001, 69 mention wet grip: 29 praise it (confident wet grip) and 40 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "any wet weather they are lethal!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza S001's tread life?
Of the 139 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza S001, 60 mention tread life: 29 praise it (long-lasting) and 31 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "15,000 miles and they’re worn out". Read those reviews
What does the Bridgestone Potenza S001 replace?
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is the successor to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A in Bridgestone's range.
Has the Bridgestone Potenza S001 been replaced?
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 has been replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Potenza S001 come in?
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is available in 271 sizes, ranging from 185-305/25-55 R15-20.
Owner Questions (4)
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Is there a published weight for this tyre? Not a load rating weight, but the physical weight of the actual tyre.
June 29, 2024
What size are you looking for? There are some databases somewhere but not exhaustive. The S001 is an older pattern so I don't expect it to be a light tyre.
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I have the RE050s on my Alfa and they have been shockingly noisy since 10,000kms in. Will these do the same?
August 21, 2018
It depends on the cause of the wear. If the wear is due to poor alignment resulting in cupping or uneven wear on the tyres there's a chance any tyre will become noisy.
Good afternoon i have a ford fiesta st with bridgestone potenza 2054017 RE050A tires and i need to replace 2 of my tires, unfortunately all stores do not stock… Show more Good afternoon i have a ford fiesta st with bridgestone potenza 2054017 RE050A tires and i need to replace 2 of my tires, unfortunately all stores do not stock these tires anymore. Could i please find out which bridgestone tires to get as the ideal alternative to the RE050A Show less
March 7, 2017
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 replaced the RE050A, so would be the logical tyre to fit.
Is the SO01 a run flat tyre
March 29, 2016
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is available in both runflat and non-runflat versions. The Bridgestone designation for runflat tyres is "RFT", so look out for this on a listing.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 140 reviews

Owner feedback on the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is mixed (64.5% average), with most agreement around strong dry grip and capable dry handling, but significant dissatisfaction in other areas. Around half of owners who mention it criticise wet grip, with some describing it as confidence-sapping or even dangerous in the rain, particularly as temperatures drop. Comfort and refinement are the biggest consistent drawbacks: roughly two in five report high road noise and around a third find the ride harsh. Tread life splits owners almost evenly, so longevity appears to depend heavily on car, setup and driving style.

What owners mention most counted across 139 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 173 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Handling 74%
  • Road Feedback 74%
  • Wet Grip 68%
  • Wear 67%
  • Comfort 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 46%

“At first, these tyres were pretty good. More uncomfortable than the typical tyre but it is a run flat so that is expected. It's when I modified my car that these tyres really had to go (ordering CSC7's). The car is...”

  • BMW 120i M Sport
  • 20 miles
Read full review → 1,023 found this helpful
Most critical 28%

“The tire is loud and wears terribly. I drive on the hiway to and from work. All the road is good, with one curve. They handle decently. Dry anyways. Wet, not so much. 15,000 miles and they’re worn out. It’s not a sporty...”

  • Lexus IS350
  • 15 miles
Read full review → 1,265 found this helpful
Longest term 93%

“Tyre came with my Audi from factory and it as awesome. Lasted 5 summers - about 75k km. Drove across Europe, on autobahn and on Nirburgring. Will buy again this or the tyre that replaced it - Potenza Sport - whichever I...”

  • Audi A4 B9 sedan 3.0 TDi 200kw quattro
  • 50,000 miles
Read full review → 1,019 found this helpful

All 141 Bridgestone Potenza S001 reviews

Score spread across 137 written reviews
97%
Member
Mid-Life

The tires is empfohlen for this model and they are with long life. Im wondering wich tyre brand is better for Audi A6 quattro.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 3
37%
Member
Mid-Life

The worst tyres I ever had, I still cannot believe those are preferred on fast BMW, Audi and Porsche. Budget tyres handle better in the wet. I went back to Michelin summer and Goodyear winter.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 2
83%
Member
Mid-Life

Very good. Better than new POTENZA SPORT

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 10
  1. Mid-Life74%
    Is a hard overall tyre. Very good grip on the dry but need much time to warm. Very good handline, the steering well obeys immediately. So, hard tyre = hard to wear. Three years with sporty driving on dry contitions, over than 40k kilometers and still alive. Wet grip it's not the best point of this tyre. Looks nice till 120km/h but don't pushing more than 120 on wet contitions. About comfort. No, the point of this tyre also isn't the comfortable. Very noisy on good roads, and very shaking on bumpy road.Yes i am very hapy about this tyre for my personal use and i will buy it again

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End of Life

Decent tyre in dry normal conditions. I had these on my 05 Subaru Impreza wrx, initially were grand in the summer, then any wet weather they are lethal! Couldn’t wait to get rid of them. I have them on a bmw 320d f31 now and the same problem, horrendous in the wet, back end will step out on roundabouts with normal driving and cornering. Cant wait to get back to PS5’s of Eagle F1 6’s the difference is night and day.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 16
72%
djdndj
Initial Impressions
Coming fresh from Nankang CRS's which developed some flat spots so my opinion will be skewed.
On the limit during a turn there's a sort of rubber band sendation felt through the steering wheel, it's really easy to tell when you're almost on the limit but that last 1% is super vague to me.
Very comfortable and soaks up small amplitude high frequency bumps very well.
It's surprisingly light, holding my old tire one one hand and this on the other it's pretty shocking the difference in weight.
It takes a while to load up on a corner but again once you're on it it communicates well until it gives up.
I'll update this review once I've driven it more.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 57
40%
Sylvie
End of Life
These were factory tires on our Mazda mx5 2024. They now have 4/32 remaining tread with only 17000 miles. Only riding summer and regular city/autoroute driving. Won’t buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 70
70%
Anonymous
Used them on my 2024 ND3 Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0. These are the factory tires the car comes fitted with. I was not very happy when I found myself having to correct an oversteer while going 50kmh uphill on a wet road. I wasn't driving sporty, it was early in the autumn sub 20C and I was in the 3rd gear. This was one of the main reasons I swapped the factory tires quite quickly at around 12-13k kms. While giving surprisingly good feedback when it comes to steering and overall chassis feeling, these tires aren't suited for fast driving, especially in wet conditions. The tread width is the narrowest in the performance category, and compared to other 205/45r17 tires the S001 only have a 16.5cm contact patch width.
Dry grip, braking and road feel are decent but a lot less capable than Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Point and case, I've attended an all Miata track event where I managed to be a full 5s faster on a 2 minute track than the next ND3 MX-5 which was also a lot lighter since it was the soft top version and the driver was around 30kg lighter than me. Driving and track knowledge were not a factor since the other driver is arguably more experienced than I am when it came to that circuit and the definitive factor was the tire set.
Confort was quite poor. The MX-5 itself isn't the ride filtering vehicle but these tires didn't help. After exchanging them to the Michelin ones, the bump in confort was imense. It's likely the stiff sidewalls are the culprit.
The best and most surprising thing about the Bridgestone was wear. Even though the car was driven quite sporty most of the time, after 12-13k km usage, the rear tires only lost 4mm and the front 2mm. This was very unexpected and might be a definitive factor for a lot of people.
If living in a country with general good weather, with quality road infrastructure, this set should definitely shortlisted. Just be careful in the wet and don't hope for competitive results on track.
Bridgestone Potenza S001 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 97
64%
Member
End of Life
I buy new one Audi A5 Sportback 40TDI quattro at December 2023 with this AO tyres. During winter car was fitted with winter tyres, so now have 50 000km after 2 and half year this tyres pass around 35 000km and they are gone. Few days ago I changed winter tyres to this ones as temperature in my place were +12°C. So I don't feel confident in corners, they look plastic and the sound more louder than winter tyres. On highway drive 140 km/h you brake strong and the rear part of the car start shaking. On the outside city road while raining when I brake ABS start like in the snow, but outside temperature were 11°C. They were excellent first 20 000km but now is time to change factory fit tyres AO after 2 years and 3 months and approx 35 000km driven. I will not buy them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 89
77%
Member
  • Mazda MX5
  • 205/45 R17
  • 6,832 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
This is the OE tire on my ND MX-5 Miata. It suits the car well with very linear steering response and feels like it has a stable sidewall that holds up well during aggressive cornering. This S001 is precise and response is not too quick for the soft stock chassis. There is plenty of dry grip for the street. Wet grip is fairly low, although the tire is still predictable and I have not had issues with hydroplaning. I have no comparison on this car yet for comfort, but have the impression this tire is quite stiff and comfort may benefit from trying another tire next. After 6800 miles I am at 7/32nds tread depth compared to 9/32nds full depth, so I'm expecting to get about 18-20k miles out of these tires with a spirited driving style balanced by about 50% highway miles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 319
53%
Member
These are the original tires on my Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI (2023 model). I've driven a total of 23,000 km on them. I've noticed that the ABS occasionally engages when I brake suddenly at low speeds on dry roads. The car also slips during quick accelerations, even with gentle driving. This slipping could be due to factors like the long wheelbase or the lack of all-wheel drive. I'm looking for alternative tires but haven't decided yet. However, I'm considering changing the tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 285
53%
Member
Nice tire for dry driving and summer.
Wet grip is OK but not more than that. I will not buy them again.
They squeel and scream like hell while hard turning.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 933
46%
Member
At first, these tyres were pretty good. More uncomfortable than the typical tyre but it is a run flat so that is expected. It's when I modified my car that these tyres really had to go (ordering CSC7's). The car is already insane and having these tyres do not help at all. I have little to no grip in the wet and it doesn't improve much in the dry to be honest. I skid a lot now, wheelspinning everytime and it's now scary to drive... Bear in mind I still have about 4mm left. I drive normal conditions majority of the time, but when it comes to spirited driving, hell no I wouldn't recommend these. The ride was always rough but after doing some research, turns out everyone else feels the same way..
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
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