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Bridgestone Supercat

The Bridgestone Supercat is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

5.9
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
60%
Wet Grip
34%
Road Feedback
48%
Handling
51%
Wear
70%
Comfort
65%
Buy again
39%
24 Reviews
52% Average
362,572 miles driven
Bridgestone Supercat

Bridgestone Supercat

Summer Premium
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5.9 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 24
Avg Rating: 52.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.05
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Supercat

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June 6, 2022

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 winter conditions over there. Please advise

The Bridgestone Supercat is not snow rated so I would expect it to have very low grip in winter conditions.
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Review Summary

Based on 24 user reviews

Most drivers report the Bridgestone Supercat has dangerously poor wet grip and uninspiring handling, with many describing ice-like traction in rain. Dry grip is generally acceptable to average, and several users praise long tread life, quietness, and value on commuting or light-duty vehicles. A minority of high-scoring reviews (including A/T fitments and light commercial use) report strong durability and satisfactory all-round performance. Overall sentiment skews negative due to frequent and severe wet-weather complaints.

Strengths
  • Long tread life/durability
  • Quiet ride
  • Acceptable dry grip
  • Value/low price
Areas for Improvement
  • Very poor wet grip
  • Unsafe wet handling and braking
  • Weak cornering/response
  • Soft sidewalls
  • Wet traction causes wheelspin and abs/esc activation

Top 3 Bridgestone Supercat Reviews

Given 49% while driving a Holden Commodore ZB (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 12,000 easy going miles
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.
April 16, 2025
Given 15% while driving a Mitsubishi Outlander (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 easy going miles
Avoid Bridgestone Supercats. They don’t have any grip on wet surface. Feels like that have been made of plastic not rubber.
January 28, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Holden 2012 V6 Rodeo ute Petrol rear wheel drive (225/75 R16) on a combination of roads for 70,000 spirited miles
3rd set supercats. 70000 kms last set. Rear wheel drive 15 year old Rodeo ute. Both on and off Queensland atrocious roads. Recommended.
April 7, 2024

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Given 41% while driving a Hyundai sante fe fwd (235/55 R19) on mostly town for 19,500 average miles
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.
August 31, 2025
Given 34% while driving a Hyundai Santa Fe (235/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 47,000 average miles
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!!!!!!
March 27, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Ford ba falcon (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 11,000 easy going miles
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.
March 8, 2024
Given 54% while driving a BMW 325 (205/60 R15) on mostly town for 10 easy going miles
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
January 27, 2024
Given 41% while driving a Kia Motors (235/65 R17) on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
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
April 19, 2023
Given 50% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.5 petrol (225/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 22 average miles
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!
October 10, 2022
Given 50% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer VRX (175/65 R14) on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles
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.
September 8, 2022
Given 46% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 13,000 spirited miles
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.
June 20, 2022
Given 25% while driving a Ford Territory (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 18,000 easy going miles
Feel like their is no grip, dont last than 20000 km but mine wore out in 10000
April 18, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD (265/60 R18) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
I have these Bridgestone Supercat A/T fitted to my Jeep Grand Cherokee Lerado. I travel about 20000 ks a year and have had no issues with this tyre on a heavy 4x4. They have excellent grip in all conditions and a excellent road feel. I hope that this tyre is available when time comes to replace them. I will definitely buy them again.
April 12, 2022
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz 190 2.3 16 (215/65 R14) on mostly motorways for 10 average miles
I purchased it first time.as in Pakistan its not available I import it from Dubai for my Mercedes W123 I found it the beat tire's ever,want more but hard to find in Pakistan, may be the company will think to open office in Pakistan I am sure they will get very positive response.as per my experience super cat tires are better then Mechelen tyre
March 11, 2022
Given 41% while driving a Mazda CX 3 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 easy going miles
Rubbish. As others have said, unsafe. These should be illegal to sell in Australia. My wife's CX-3 was dangerous to drive in the wet. Ok on dry. I recently hired a Corolla that had the same tyres and did the exact same thing in wet conditions. I almost crashed it as it started to drift off my lane. Thankfully no one was around. No buying ANY Bridgestone tyre ever again.
February 14, 2022
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