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Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Max Performance Summer Tested by Tyre Reviews · 5

Replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Replaces the Bridgestone Potenza S001

A razor-sharp, ultra-high-performance summer tyre with standout wet and dry pace, but notable compromises in wear, refinement and efficiency.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 139 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 32 independent tests · 7 wins Latest: P6 of 7 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value 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.

  • 139owner reviews
  • 947,770miles driven
  • 32professional tests
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 11 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

9.3/10

Better than 93% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 30 tests
  • 139 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests30 tests · 12 publications · 2021-2026 95% 87%
Owner reviews139 owner reviews · rated 80% 78% 13%
Combined 93% 9.3

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 97% 44% 29
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 96% 40% 30
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 9% 9% 28
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 12% 7% 26

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.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 98% 28
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 97% 29

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Potenza S001, 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. 2026 Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers TopTireReview · 225/45 R18 P6 / 7
  2. 2026 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P1 / 9
  3. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18 P2 / 8
  4. 2025 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P2 / 9
  5. 2025 Best Performance Tyres For 2025 Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18 P6 / 7
  6. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P3 / 20
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  1. 2025 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R18 P3 / 10
  2. 2025 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P2 / 18
  3. 2025 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P1 / 52
  4. 2024 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P3 / 7
  5. 2024 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P7 / 8 Placing only
  6. 2024 2024 EV Tyre Test Auto Bild · 235/55 R19 P7 / 9
  7. 2024 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/55 R17 P1 / 10
  8. 2024 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19 P3 / 11
  9. 2024 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20 P4 / 7
  10. 2023 Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS Tyre Reviews · 235/40 R18 Not ranked
  11. 2023 The BEST Performance Tyres Tested Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18 P5 / 6
  12. 2023 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres Auto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20 P5 / 10
  13. 2023 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P6 / 11
  14. 2023 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/35 R19 P1 / 10
  15. 2023 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P2 / 13
  16. 2023 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre Test ACE · 235/35 R19 P3 / 7 Placing only
  17. 2022 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P7 / 8
  18. 2022 2022 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P1 / 7 Placing only
  19. 2022 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P6 / 10
  20. 2022 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P5 / 11
  21. 2022 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P1 / 10
  22. 2022 2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 255/35 R19 P3 / 10
  23. 2021 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO · 225/40 R18 P3 / 9
  24. 2021 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18 P2 / 14
  25. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P2 / 15
  26. 2021 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 275/35 R19 P2 / 8
  27. 2021 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R20 P1 / 9
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Tested 32 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has taken 7 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

32 Tests
7 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
7th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers P6 of 7

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished sixth despite genuine handling and braking strengths, undone by poor comfort and high rolling resistance. It is a tyre for keen drivers happy to trade refinement and running costs for sharper responses.

Strong: Dry Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling Weak: Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

YearTestResultAward
2026Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs ChallengersTopTireReview · 225/45 R18P6 / 7
20262025 EVO Summer Tyre TestEVO · 235/35 R19P1 / 9
20252025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre TestDie Reifentester · 225/40 R18P2 / 8
20252025 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P2 / 9
2025Best Performance Tyres For 2025Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18P6 / 7Tested by Tyre Reviews
20252025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P3 / 20
20252025 AZ Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R18P3 / 10
20252025 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P2 / 18
20252025 Summer Tyre Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P1 / 52
20242024 EVO Summer Tyre TestEVO · 235/35 R19P3 / 7
20242024 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P7 / 8
20242024 EV Tyre TestAuto Bild · 235/55 R19P7 / 9
20242024 Motorhome Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17P1 / 10
20242024 Summer SUV Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19P3 / 11
20242024 Sports Car Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20P4 / 7
2023Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RSTyre Reviews · 235/40 R18Not rankedTested by Tyre Reviews
2023The BEST Performance Tyres TestedTyre Reviews · 225/40 R18P5 / 6Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20232023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP TyresAuto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20P5 / 10
20232023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P6 / 11
20232023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/35 R19P1 / 10
20232023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P2 / 13
20232023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre TestACE · 235/35 R19P3 / 7
20222022 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P1 / 7
20222022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19P6 / 10
20222022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P5 / 11
20222022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P1 / 10
20222022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 255/35 R19P3 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
20212021 EVO Summer Tyre TestEVO · 225/40 R18P3 / 9
20212021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/40 R18P2 / 14Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20212021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19P2 / 15
20212021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 275/35 R19P2 / 8
20212021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R20P1 / 9

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Running Costs
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In 225/40 R18, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is projected to cost €15.51 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €620 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test.

Continental PremiumContact 7€12.47
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6€12.64
Hankook Ventus Evo€14.53
Bridgestone Potenza Sport€15.51
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 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rim Protection
Massive

An unusually large protective rib. About as much kerb defence as a road tyre offers.

We rated the same size differently across these tests. Rim protection is judged by eye, so the most recent reading is the one shown above.
Assessed by eye on the tyres we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range188 sizes available

205-355Width25-55Profile16-24Rim83-114 T-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 188 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-75dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18255/35 R19205/45 R17215/45 R17235/35 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport in the wet?
Across the 29 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stops 1.8% shorter than premium rivals, 6.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 20.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 97/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the wet from 139 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport in the dry?
Across the 29 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 96/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 139 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport?
Across the 27 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport's rolling resistance is 11.3% higher than premium rivals, 8.9% higher than mid-range rivals and 14.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is expected to last around 20,178 miles (32,473 km).
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Sport?
Across 139 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.1. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport cost to run?
In 225/40 R18, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is projected to cost €15.51 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €620 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental PremiumContact 7, at €12.47.
What is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Potenza Sport?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 131 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Potenza Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 6.1 out of 10 for wear across 131 reviews. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport again, based on the 131 owner reviews that answered the question. 41% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Sport's dry grip?
Of the 132 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, 88 mention dry grip: 79 praise it (strong dry grip) and 9 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Grip in the dry was incredible for a road tyre the just go and go". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Sport's wet grip?
Of the 132 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, 66 mention wet grip: 57 praise it (confident wet grip) and 9 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "crazzy tire in wet in RWD i have traction all the time". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Sport's tread life?
Of the 132 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, 59 mention tread life: 15 praise it (long-lasting) and 44 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "7mm new down to 4mm in 5k miles". Read those reviews
Does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport have a rim protector?
Yes. Rim protection on the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is massive, measured in 225/40 R18. Across our tests we have rated it between large and massive. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tyres are mounted for our own testing. Best Performance Tyres For 2025
What does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport replace?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the successor to the Bridgestone Potenza S001 in Bridgestone's range.
Has the Bridgestone Potenza Sport been replaced?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport has been replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport come in?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is available in 404 sizes, ranging from 205-355/25-55 R16-24.
Owner Questions (2)
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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?
September 5, 2023
The industry recommended matching tyres across axles, so I do not recommend mixing a potenza sport and s005 on the same axle.
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Hi, just put the Bridgestone Potenza sport 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 on my Meredes slk 55 amg, 2006. Show more 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... Show less
August 26, 2021
Aim for those pressures when hot, so drop down to 2bar, warm up and then reduce the pressure to match recommendation.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 129 reviews

Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Potenza Sport as a very sporty road tyre, with strong dry and wet grip and sharp, precise steering feel. The main drawback is longevity: around one in three owners complain about fast wear, sometimes markedly so. Road noise is another common issue (raised by around one in four), while a smaller but notable group report a big drop in grip and confidence in cold weather.

What owners mention most counted across 132 reviews

Tap one to read only the reviews that mention it.

Owner ratings averaged from 139 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Handling 89%
  • Road Feedback 88%
  • Wet Grip 86%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Wear 61%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 54%

“I bought a pair as a front replacement for my Nexen SU4 since they were ruined by the previous tyre shop with their shabby wheel alignment. This shop (different one) has Michelin PS5 and Bridgestone to choose from and...”

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  • 800 miles
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Most critical 10%

“After 3 years the sidewalls are completely cracked to the point questioning the safety of this product. Bridgestone support Czechia was provided with photos and manufacture date and didnt even bother to respond. Never...”

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Longest term 75%

“Amazing performance tires. I had PS4 before and over my favourite mountains i was able to overheat. Potenza Sport on the same roads showed no dip in performance, they take longer to get heat up. In wet/cold and before...”

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All 131 Bridgestone Potenza Sport reviews

Score spread across 129 written reviews
80%
Member
Initial Impressions

On road it's like having a semislick which is capable of handling water showers like an UHP tyre. On track you can feel it's not a semislick, but you can enjoy a stable performance allowing you 100% of fun with 80% lap time or something like that.
On the road wear on external shoulder is high, on track it's really impressive lap after lap.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1
83%
Member
Initial Impressions

Exceptional grip on dry and wet surfaces. Very noisy, stiff sidewall, high tyre wear, I have done about 12000 km with them.
They are still exceptional in terms of grip and steering precision.
I will probably buy them again, as I consider them superior to the Continental Sport Contact 7 that I am currently using.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 3
79%
Member
Initial Impressions

Very fun tyre, makes the car feel alive. Perfect for your weekend/sportscar.

For a daily it might be a bit harsh and to much directness.

As long as you don't track the tire it will hold up better than a touring tire that gets to hot.

Compared to other brands:
+ Thickest wheel protection on the market
+ Most direct steering response
+ Wide/meaty tyre tread surface compared to other brand in the same size

- can be to hard/nervous on bumpy roads compared to a Michelin for example that has the same grip, but feels more planted/softer
- more sensible to UV light, cracks are showing and grip is decreased compared to new (compared to Michelin/Continental)
- felt a bit bloated/unstable on German autobahn above 200kph on hot summer days (compared to Cup2)

Overall I can recommend it as a competitive UUHP Street Tyre for a good price. But the competition doesn't sleep: Goodyear, Continental & Michelin might be the better choice if u want a more mature and calm tire feedback.

If you prefer fun + high and stiff feedback go for it, with plenty of grip.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
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79%
Member
Initial Impressions

The problem is the rooling resistance and the consumption

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 8
79%
Member
Initial Impressions

Consistentli good in all sumer condisens gripy with good feedbeck on a twisty road

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 23
74%
Michiel Mulder
Initial Impressions

These tyres are not as comfortable as my set of winter tyres (Dunlop Winter Sport 5), nor my previous set of summer tyres (Michelin Primacy 4). Mainly due to the stiff sidewall I suspect, but the 94 XL load index probably doesn't help either, which makes them a bit harsh. Other than that they are great tyres. Great handling in dry and wet, good steering response, noise is not an issue and a lot of fun to drive. And remarkably wear resistant: after 25000 miles of mostly commuting (easy on the gas and brake pedal but cornering quite hard) the tyres still have in between 2.8 and 3.5mm of tread left.

Rolling resistance is supposedly quite high, higher than my Dunlop tyres. But to be honest I don't notice that much of a difference. In fact, the outside temperature has a larger impact on my fuel economy than switching from summer tyres to winter tyres. Now that the temperatures are dropping (which increases air resistance) I already see an increase in fuel consumption: around 6.0 L/100km in the summer and 6.5 L/100km in the winter.

Would I buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport again? Probably not. Not because it's not a good tyre - it is. But simply because there are better alternatives available now. Like the new Potenza Sport Evo or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, to name the most likely contenders in my tyre size.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 20
100%
Member
Mid-Life

Fantastic tyres, totally transformed the performance and handling of my Mazda MX5

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 34
  1. Initial Impressions97% 500 miles
    Incredible, transformed the handling and feel of my 2011 Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport Tech manual.
61%
dbjames
Initial Impressions

These were the Enliten R01 updated Audi version

The original Potenza Sport were not suitable for track days as they disintegrated with heat. Bridgestone claimed to have addressed this and increased longevity with Enliten technology. However, I can confirm they have not. The tyres cracked and chunked badly after 4 15 minute sessions with 30 mins cool down in between. (Still) don't use them on track! On the road they are fine.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 37

Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies

It's the Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO that has the better tread life.
81%
omerahmer
Mid-Life
  • Honda
  • 245/40 R19
  • 27,000 miles

Incredible dry grip, very sharp steering response especially on center that can make an average steering rack feel sporty. On a FWD car, the front tires are so planted and "manic" that the rear tires will sometimes break loose, which is a fun quality but a little unpredictable. Insane grip in the wet and will communicate with you when it's about to let go, which makes it very confidence inspiring. Even at 2-3/32 tread I am able to do 70-80 mph in pouring rain. Comfort is fine but the tires get loud as they wear out. Lasted 26000 miles on a ~300 hp Honda Accord 2.0T that saw about 100 launches and 5 canyon runs. Could've done 30000 easily if I was more diligent about tire rotations.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 58
  1. Initial Impressions81% 5,000 miles
    This is my first experience with a 300 tw summer tire, so my ratings might be a bit high. However, these tires are insanely grippy when they are warm in the wet or dry, and the steering response is almost telepathic. They have to be really warm to perform at their true potential, which means about 20 minutes of normal driving or just 5 minutes on the backroads. I have never even come close to the grip limit in corners, though I am in a mostly Honda Accord 2.0T (tuned so it has ~280 whp and 360 wtq, and a stiff rear sway bar). It actually makes it a little harder to stay completely straight on the road because these tires respond to even the smallest inputs, but I have come to love this characteristic; it makes a mostly normal family car feel like a sports car. After 5000 miles and at least 30 hard launches, several 130+ mph pulls, and some backroad driving, they are surprisingly still at 6/32 on the front and 7.5/32 on the back and I haven't rotated them yet either. If I hadn't accidentally done a 10 second burnout while trying to launch in 40F weather, I'm sure the fronts would still be at 6.5-7/32. I guess these tires would wear much faster on a heavier and more powerful car, but if you have a car with around 200-400 hp and don't do burnouts every day, these tires wear reasonably.
95%
Member
Initial Impressions
I tend to drive my Grande Punto Abarth rather spiritedly mostly on B roads. I replaced some elderly Goodyear Eagles with these Bridgestone simply from reading reviews. They are excellent - even better than the Eagles. I guess if I had a niggle it is that performance tends to drop off a little bit below about 6 or 7 degrees (Celsius) but as I have winter tyres this isn't a major problem. The Eagles were a smidgen better at cold temps but I cannot really find a weakness at all in these Potenza Sports.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
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Member
Initial Impressions
These tyres have given me a real mix of emotions to drive they are simply brilliant both in the wet and in the dry, would say some of the best tyres I have used.

But here come the big BUT, they crack and show wear at such a rapid rate, I know they are a performance tyre and I expect a higher wear rate, but to have to replace after 2 years and less than 5000 miles due to cracking is not what I would expect, simple advice is avoid as I will be doing with all Bridgestone products until I hear of improved longevity!
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo promises to fix the longevity issue so if you enjoyed the tyre, that might be a good option
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Member
Initial Impressions
Have these on my S2000, it has no traction control, so wanted a tyre with awesome grip. Finding it a very predictable tyre, fits an S2000 very well.

Will be buying them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
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