The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the latest ultra high performance summer tyre by Bridgestone. It has been developed to offer the best cornering and straight line stability, best dry braking, and outstanding grip in the wet of any Bridgestone UHP tyre. The Potenza Sport will be available in 96 sizes from 17" to 22" to cover a wide range of passenger cars and on-road SUVs in the market.
Tyre review data from 100 tyre reviews averaging 81% over 517,269 miles driven, and 22 tests with an average result of 4th.
First On Market | January 2021 |
Wheel Size | 16 - 23" |
Width | 205 - 355mm |
Profile | 25 - 55 |
Rolling Resistance | A - E |
Wet Grip | A - D |
Noise (dB) | 68 - 75 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The Potenza Sport is ranked 28th of 77 Summer Max Performance tyres.
This tyre replaced the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
In Depth Tyre Comparisons
22
1st
7th
4th
Summary
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport demonstrated a contradictory performance across various tests. It excelled in handling, ranking first in wet handling and second in dry handling, showcasing good feel, feedback, and balance. However, it struggled in other key areas. In wet conditions, it ranked last in braking and curved aquaplaning, despite its top performance in handling. Dry performance was similarly mixed, with excellent handling but middling braking results. The tyre showed good noise and ride refinement. However, its most significant drawback was its rolling resistance, ranking last and significantly behind the top performer in this category. Additionally, it was the only tyre that showed visible wear after testing.
Results
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport achieved an overall score of 99%, priced at £113.02. It ranked 1st in wet handling (100.00%) and 2nd in dry handling (99.80%). However, it struggled in wet braking (8th, 91.90%), curved aquaplaning (8th, 85.00%), and wet cornering (tied for 6th, 98.50%). Dry performance was mixed, with 5th in dry braking (95.60%). The tyre ranked 5th in cabin noise (94.80%) but performed poorly in rolling resistance, ranking 8th (79.00%).
.Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
---|---|---|---|
16 inch | |||
205/55 R16 94 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
17 inch | |||
225/45 R17 94 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
215/45 R17 91 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
225/50 R17 98 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
18 inch | |||
225/40 R18 92 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
245/40 R18 97 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
225/40 R18 92 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
245/40 R18 97 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
19 inch | |||
235/35 R19 91 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
235/35 R19 91 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
20 inch | |||
255/45 R20 105 W XL | A | B | 69 |
255/45 R20 105 W XL | A | B | 69 |
245/35 R20 95 Y XL | D | A | 69 |
245/35 R20 95 Y XL | E | A | 69 |
255/45 R20 105 W XL | A | A | 70 |
245/35 R20 95 Y XL | D | A | 69 |
255/45 R20 105 W XL | A | A | 70 |
245/35 R20 95 Y XL | D | A | 69 |
245/35 R20 95 Y XL | E | A | 69 |
2021-08-26 - Hi, just put the Bridgestone Potenza sport 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 on my Meredes slk 55 amg, 2006. On saturday (28/8-21) i go for a trackday in Sweden and wondering what tyre pressure this tyre need on track? OEM car recommend is 2,2 and 2,4 bar...
Aim for those pressures when hot, so drop down to 2bar, warm up and then reduce the pressure to match recommendation.
2023-09-05 - Just checked my tyre’s because l need to new fronts, on the back l have a Bridgestone sport on one side and a S005 on the other is this a problem?
The industry recommended matching tyres across axles, so I do not recommend mixing a potenza sport and s005 on the same axle.
Size | Price Range | |
---|---|---|
205/45 R17 | £110.15 - £140.88 (8 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
215/45 R17 | £110.93 - £148.69 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/40 R18 | £88.00 - £111.12 (7 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R17 | £84.84 - £113.02 (5 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R18 | £138.31 - £157.66 (4 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
235/35 R19 | £134.50 - £153.64 (4 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
255/35 R19 | £142.50 - £177.87 (5 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
Available in 103 tyre sizes - View all. |
Have YOU got experience with the Bridgestone Potenza Sport? Help millions of other tyre buyers