The Bridgestone Supercat is a summer touring tyre with favourable reports of tread life but frequent owner complaints about wet grip. Dry grip and noise receive mixed feedback, making wear its clearest attraction rather than consistently reassuring road manners.
Tread life is the clearest positive in owner accounts of the Bridgestone Supercat. Several mid-life and end-of-life reviews describe slow wear or substantial mileage, although a smaller number report early replacement. Dry grip is less consistent: some drivers find it acceptable for ordinary commuting, while others describe inadequate grip when accelerating or cornering. Noise also receives both praise and criticism, rather than emerging as a dependable strength.
Wet-road confidence is the main concern, with poor wet grip mentioned in around six out of ten reviews. Repeated accounts describe wheelspin when pulling away and sliding through corners, including at modest speeds. These are owner experiences rather than measured test results, so no braking-distance comparison can be made, but the frequency of the complaints makes them central to the assessment. For touring use, the reports of useful mileage need to be weighed alongside recurrent difficulty finding grip in the wet.
The quick answer
Owners say52%from 25 owner reviews32% would buy againRead the reviews
Tests saySorry, we don't currently have any test data for the Bridgestone Supercat
Strengths & weaknessesGood tread lifePoor wet gripLimited confidence in wet cornersSummarised from owner reviews
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 September 2026.
How many miles does the Bridgestone Supercat last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Supercat is expected to last around 33,071 miles (53,222 km).
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Supercat?
Across 25 owner ratings the Bridgestone Supercat averages 52%. Owners rate Wear highest at 6.8 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 3.3. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 28% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Supercat?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Supercat 6.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 25 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Supercat wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Supercat 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 25 reviews. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Supercat again?
32% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Supercat again, based on the 22 owner reviews that answered the question. 18% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Bridgestone Supercat's wet grip?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Supercat, 16 mention wet grip: 1 praise it (confident wet grip) and 15 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "They don’t have any grip on wet surface". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Supercat's dry grip?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Supercat, 11 mention dry grip: 6 praise it (strong dry grip) and 5 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "They have excellent grip in all conditions". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Supercat's tread life?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Supercat, 10 mention tread life: 8 praise it (long-lasting) and 2 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "They lasted for 5 years and 56 000 miles". Read those reviews
Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Supercat
Is the tyres 225/45R18 95W okey to run on snowy roads? We are planning to drive from Brisbane to Perisher Ski Resort, need to know if the tyres are suitable for… Show moreIs the tyres 225/45R18 95W okey to run on snowy roads?
We are planning to drive from Brisbane to Perisher Ski Resort, need to know if the tyres are suitable for winter conditions over there.
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June 7, 2022
The Bridgestone Supercat is not snow rated so I would expect it to have very low grip in winter conditions.
Poor wet grip dominates owner feedback on the Bridgestone Supercat, with complaints in around six out of ten reviews. Drivers repeatedly describe wheelspin when pulling away and sliding through wet corners, including at modest speeds. Tread life is its clearest positive, with several mid-life and end-of-life accounts describing slow wear or substantial mileage, although a smaller number report short life. Dry grip is much more divided, ranging from acceptable for commuting to inadequate when cornering or accelerating. Noise also draws both praise and criticism, so the favourable wear reports do not amount to consistent approval of its road manners.
What owners mention most counted across 25 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 25 ratings
Owner score52%
Wear68%
Comfort63%
Dry Grip60%
Handling50%
Road Feedback48%
Wet Grip33%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 49%
“Bought our 2018 Commodore with a new set of Supercats. These are the worst tyres I've ever used in the wet (that includes a used set of Triangle tyres), the slightest touch of the accelerator spins the wheels. When...”
“These are the worst tires I have ever driven on. Including fully worn out cheepys. NEVER BUY THESE!! Ok dry handling? not good just ok. The tyre wall is flimsy and feedback is useless. Tun in and wait...wait ....wait...”
“Very good tires for a car that is used for commuting. They were a well priced tire for what they do, they are quiet, grip I can say is average, as I don't drive on the limit. They lasted for 5 years and 56 000 miles. I...”
Ok for first 1000km then grip disappeared. Tyres squealed on roundabouts and skated through corners on winding roads and that was in the dry. In the wet as previous reviewers have said is equivalent to driving on ice. We sold the car with the tyres sround half life and 31000km approx on the tyres. Wear was good handling was optional.
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Bought our 2018 Commodore with a new set of Supercats. These are the worst tyres I've ever used in the wet (that includes a used set of Triangle tyres), the slightest touch of the accelerator spins the wheels. When cornering in the wet you can't touch the accelerator as this will send you sliding into oncoming traffic. Dry weather is fine. They seem to have long life. Can't wait to get rid of them.
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DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES!!!!!!
These have been the worst Tyres I have ever had on any vehicle. after only 40000KM lumps began falling off revealing the wire mesh. Some damage was caused from curbs in parking, therefore very low speeds. I mostly drive highways and local suburban streets. These Tyres have endured some large trips and I have never felt confident with them on the vehicle. In the wet they are dangerous - they have no grip, you slid around corners even at very low speeds roundabouts and signal light turns you can only pull away slowly or you are straight away slipping and sliding all over the road, they should not be allowed to sell a trye as poor quality as these. I had the Tyres reviewed/ assessed by the original installers and was told they need to be replaced at 47000km these are the smallest Kilometers I have ever had from a set of Tyres. They are not down to the wear indicator, but the rubber has gone "soft" were the words of the assessor and I was advised NOT to drive on dirt roads as more lumps were likely to come off. I purchased these on special at $190/ tyre and had a care plan which I maintained for balancing and rotation. They have worn evenly.
DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES!!!!!!
Purchased ten years old.
Very durable tread. Low usage but tyre tough and lasting. You discover care needed in wet and oily.
Possibly the cheapest but value street or highway tyre.
I agree with other comments regarding these tyres Dry road I would say is OK good almost; Wet road absolutely wild Almost zero grip
I have two pirellis on front two Supercat on the back
Round-abouts are worst On wet roads the back just slips and slides
Have had Michelin tyres previously which were bad enough on wet/damp roads But these worse Then again they are half the price So, You get what you pay for
I’m a very sedate passive mature driver I don’t take risks on the road
41%
Member
Kia Motors
235/65 R17
Mostly Town
Easy Going
Shocking grip in the wet even driving slow. Dry grip better and acceptable for everyday driving. I bought a 2 year old kia carnival which was an ex hire vehicle which explains why it had cheap tyres installed. I replaced them after a few months because i didnt feel safe with them even though i could of got a few more years out of them. I replaced them with some premium tyres and its transformed the driving experience. Do not buy Bridgestone Supercats
Dry grip is good but wet isn’t good and atrocious When I drive around a round about that is on a hill, I have to drive really slow or else the car spins out and stability control helps to save it. They have lasted around 35,000-40,000 km. Don’t buy these please especially if you don’t have stability control and awd and traction control!
DO NOT BUY THESE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!
These came with the seconds hand car when I bought it and these are outright dangerous if the roads are even slightly wet. These should not be legal I am replacing them with plenty of tread remaining because they are that much dangerous. These tyres have changed my driving style due to how slippery they are when wet. It's like driving on ice. I almost drove off a cliff when the wheels locked up at less than 50km/h with very light braking on a rainy day. luckily I stopped braking and was able to control the car. And that was not the first time or the last time. I have seen lot of similar reviews about the poor wet grip of these tyres.
On dry roads the grip is OK. I haven't had these long enough to comment about the life time.
STAY AWAY:
Car had these when I bought it - my first car, and while in the dry they were perfectly acceptable, the moment there was any moisture on the roads they fell to pieces. wet handling wasn't poor, it was outright dangerous. Starting from traffic lights, going around a roundabout, etc in the wet and they might as well be a traction control testing system as it would engage every time and I could feel the car wanting to slide. Ised them until they ran out, replaced with Michelin and the difference in how confident I am with the car in any condition is just night and day.
