Bridgestone Potenza Sport is an Ultra High-Performance asymmetric summer tyre introduced by the Japanese manufacturer in 2020. These tyres enable drivers to handle road conditions seamlessly and enhance the performance of their high-powered passenger cars.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres, the successor to the Potenza S001, set a new standard in the premium segment by delivering best-in-class dry and wet performance.
Technical features and benefits
Asymmetric tread design, with a generous dry and wet interaction area;
Extended profile for sportier dynamics and sharper cornering stability;
Efficient water and mud removal from the contact patch, thanks to smooth drainage channels;
High tread rigidity and strong under-tread layers, ensuring a longer service life (10% greater durability compared to the Potenza S001);
Eco-rubber compound that prevents excess energy absorption and reduces overheating in hot weather.
A test of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 245/40 R18 tyres, conducted before the product's market launch, highlighted its advantages over its closest competitors, particularly in sharper handling, excellent high-speed behaviour, and very responsive performance.
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
Business Reviews
Profile:Potenza Sport
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02/2023
AUTO BILD - sportscars
295/40 ZR20 (110Y) XL MO1
Highly recommended
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28.10.2021 from Fluster Excellent in the wet, no hydroplaning or wheeljerk when driving into puddles at speed. This is my second set of this tyre for this reason.
05.10.2021 from Melih PAZI I'm sorry to say that the tires don't hold up. They always tend to slip.
18.08.2021 from Thomas - I fitted the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres mid April and with very low mileage on the road and less than 100 miles on track the tyres are done and worn out.. - fabrics showing…?! I did many track days previously with the S001 RFTs with no issues- Potenza Sport is simply not a tyre for track use - even for a lap or two…
26.10.2019 from Steve Summerbee I had no issues with the tyres, which replaced previous Bridgestones.
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