Bridgestone Potenza Sport Reviews - Page 6

Given 64% while driving a Renault clio 197 (215/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Ηaving driven in a "highly spirited" manner over the last couple of days, the facts and outcomes are as follows: This tire has been the best tested on my Clio RS to date. Steering response and road feel are highly elevated compared to my previous tires. Indicatively I mention that even after 1.5h of continuous driving, the tire held off all the required properties without any apparent sign of functional fatigue. Initial pressures F/R were set at 2.5 and 2.1 bar respectively taking under consideration the increased heat load from a very warm Greek b-road with ambient reaching and exceeding 35 C. The only downside to this continuous performance is the fast tire wear. In less than 2000 kms the front tire tread depth decreased to just 3mm. That's the reason that I will not buy them again.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on March 12, 2022
Given 93% while driving a BMW 323i (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 150 spirited miles
This time I thought I'd opt for the bridgestone potenza sports to get first hand experience of what they are actually like (all four tyres changed). I drive a 1996 E36 which has no driver aids (no TC and ABS removed) so can look to give some feedback on how this tyre responds. First impressions of it is that the steering response has definetly increased and the feedback is really confidence inspiring in dry and especially wet weather conditions. Brakes respond very well too very consistent pedal feel. I have yet to come across another tyre that performs as well as this does in the wet, where I have exceeded over triple digit figures over flooded surfaces and has maintained grip and composure at ease. The only con and this is literally nit picking would be the brakes are not the sharpest under heavy rain however this is not to take away its ability to brake in the wet. Overall so far so good I think its an excellent choice for anybody to consider especially in the UK.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on December 30, 2021
Given 80% while driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
I had michelin PS4S T0 and now i have this ones. Overall they seem the same, the wet grip its a little better. but they are really noisy compared to the previews michelin
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2021
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Given 74% while driving a BMW 535xd (275/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Pros: very strong performance on twisty roads with high speed. Stops very well on both dry and wet. Makes the car feel extremely stable. Not too noisy. Cons: the worst thing about this tyre is that it is almost fully worn for one season. My rear 275/40/18 rear tyres are almost completely done after 8 months or 16-17k km. Front tyres 245/45/18 look just fine and can be used 1 or 2 more seasons. Other negative side is the rough, bumpy ride. Yesterday, I put my winter Pirellis Sotozero on and now it rides like a boat. You can drive and chill
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on November 30, 2021
Given 81% while driving a Jaguar XFR (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I have had these on the rear of my XFR for a few months now, it has the optional "R-S" size of 295/30/20. They get a hard life on a heavy >500bhp RWD car with quite relaxed electronics, and these are by far the best tyres I have used on the rear of an XFR - various models of which have been my daily driver for 6.5 years now (about 90k miles covered in that time). Traction is superb in wet and dry conditions, and resistance to aquaplaning has been good as well. It is slightly concerning they come with
Helpful 1436 - tyre reviewed on November 22, 2021
Given 73% while driving a Volvo V40 D3 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 spirited miles
I had driven a Michelin PS4 before and I had high expectations. In the rain, they aren’t as convincing at first until they warm up. Much higher wear than promised, I hope they last 2 seasons.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2021
Given 57% while driving a Peugeot 208 GTi (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
I have these tyres on my car last six months. When they were brand new the grip was great, I also did two track days with them, although with just a couple of quick laps at both of them. Grip levels and handling are very good while driving on the track, but nowhere close to that on public roads now after six months and 10 000 km I have driven on them. Front wheels are spinning in second gear at full throttle on some occassions when the tarmac is not so sticky (which didn't happen on my old and worn PremiumContact 6 so much), it feels like it's already worn out while it isn't, and now in autumn it feels like driving on ice when rain falls down. They feel plastic. Tyre reviews tested them on the track with two other brands, and while the Michelin PS4S and Goodyear Eagle F1 SS lost about 5 and 4 percent of its original thread, Potenza Sport lost 40% of it. I definitely won't buy them again. If I don't want a compromise (like now because only situation when I have grip is on the track), then I will consider buying semi slicks instead.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on November 10, 2021
Given 53% while driving a Lotus Exige 350 SPORT (265/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
With just 2500Km and 2 track session (50 minutes total) I had to change the rear tyres. Front tyres are also wearing very fast. Probably a decent tyre for road use but not good at all for sport / fast drive.
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on October 26, 2021
Given 93% while driving a BMW M5 (285/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Running them on my F90 M5C I have much better steering feel and less under steer on track days. On mountain roads there isn’t much difference to the PS4S or PZ4 I had on before as you can really push the car on public roads, but on the track the grip and feel was amazing
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on October 25, 2021
Given 87% while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra R 275bhp (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I have used several tires on my cupra r michelin ps4 pzero pz4 and the potenza sport the potenza is much higher level of grip just need the break in to have all the potential of grip even if it wears out quickly max 5000km on the front axle but it must digest a lot of power I would take the potenza sport mmt even if it wears out faster than the other track type tires but once hot, great grip even at the limit
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2021
Given 91% while driving a Audi A4 3.0 convertible (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 9,000 average miles
The best Tires of 2021. Before I had GOODYEAR Asy 5. I didn't like them at all. Neither dry nor wet. Switch to these Bridgestones and the difference is incredible. Much more grip in dry and wet. The best tires I have ever owned. They are impressive!!
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2021
Given 84% while driving a BMW M140i (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Fun to drive tyre. Less understeer compared to Michelin Pilot Supersport. But they wear really fast.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on September 25, 2021