Current Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres - reviews on here?

[danb79]

I've been researching tyres for the new 18" wheels I'll be fitting to my E39 come the New Year and the usual choices are there (Michelin PS5s, PS4Ss, Falken FK510s and FK520s etc) but I've also seen on Camskill the Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres

They seem to get rave reviews via Jon on tyrereviews.co.uk - but does anyone run them on here and how do you find them?

a) their reviews make them very tempting and b) their prices are a lot more appealing over the Michelins etc

[Bowlers]

Recently put a set of these on my E46.

First initial drive was the gained positive steering feel, I’ve been impressed so far with the overall ability of the tyre in all weather conditions, especially the wet. Too early to report on wear and as long as they don’t start to crack or perish early, much like some branded tyres I’ve had before, I will be sticking with the Potenza Sport.

[Novexx]

Good tyre - they seem to be able to offer good grip with reasonable life in a way that I've only experienced with Michelin.

[Iceblue]

Recommend just had a second set on my RS3 good value and great handling wet or dry, quiet and great rim protection only downside is the wear down to nearly 2mm/15k mls on my last set and not driven particularly hard. Got a great price though mail order from Blackcircles and had them fitted where I knew they wouldn't damage my alloys.

Edited by Iceblue on Thursday 25th December 14:17

[danb79]

Brilliant; thanks for that

Wear I'm not fussed about as I'm lucky to do 3-4k miles a year; but their prices, as already said, are very attractive on Camskill, more so compared the likes of the Michelin PS5s or PS4Ss etc

[Iceblue]

danb79 said:

Brilliant; thanks for that

Wear I'm not fussed about as I'm lucky to do 3-4k miles a year; but their prices, as already said, are very attractive on Camskill, more so compared the likes of the Michelin PS5s or PS4Ss etc

Before you buy check Blackcircles out I found a code online BCPROMO saves another 10%

[TA14]

danb79 said:

Brilliant; thanks for that

Wear I'm not fussed about as I'm lucky to do 3-4k miles a year; but their prices, as already said, are very attractive on Camskill, more so compared the likes of the Michelin PS5s or PS4Ss etc

The PS4S/PS5 seems to be the benchmark (although the latest Pirelli is getting very good reviews)

The Bridgestone SO1 was the go to tyre in the 90s and although they seem to be slightly off the best today I'd have confidence that they make a good tyre and the reviews seem to back that up. If there's a significant cost saving and you like the tyre it would appear to be a good choice.

[blue al]

Link to test results here
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-Summer...

You cannot argue with coming 1st in auto build test and wet dry breaking are the Kpi of any tyre
but dig deeper and you find this
Category Ranking: 37th of 87
And also this
Buy again 73%

I'm assuming that many tyres perhaps perform far better "new" as tested perhaps partly due to differences in tread height and rubber compounds.. get down to 2 or 3mm and then see performance must drop of a cliff to see such low buy again results...

there is a lot of old product, and low sample numbers that can distort the results table, but unless there is a significant price saving I'd revert to some of your other choices if I only had this information as a reference point.

I'm currently a fan of GY Asymmetric 6 as a balance of price/performance but if you go by the charts they are worse than the older version's which I know 1st hand isn't correct.

The truth will lie somewhere in between... the test results and the buy again %

[sam.rog]

Might be wrong but think they are or soon to be discontinued in EU.
They don’t pass certain regs.
Might be difficult to find another in a year or two if you get a puncture or need to replace a pair and want all tyres to match.

[E-bmw]

blue al said:

Link to test results here
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-Summer...

You cannot argue with coming 1st in auto build test and wet dry breaking are the Kpi of any tyre
but dig deeper and you find this
Category Ranking: 37th of 87
And also this
Buy again 73%

The thing is, you aren't comparing apples/apples etc.

Auto Bild are a professional set up using a level playing field on a standard car in test conditions.

The 37/87 & 73% you go on to quote are from Joe Public on random roads in random conditions on random cars & therefore not the same thing.

[blue al]

E-bmw said:

blue al said:

Link to test results here
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-Summer...

You cannot argue with coming 1st in auto build test and wet dry breaking are the Kpi of any tyre
but dig deeper and you find this
Category Ranking: 37th of 87
And also this
Buy again 73%

The thing is, you aren't comparing apples/apples etc.

Auto Bild are a professional set up using a level playing field on a standard car in test conditions.

The 37/87 & 73% you go on to quote are from Joe Public on random roads in random conditions on random cars & therefore not the same thing.

Sorry but I am not sure what you fail to grasp here, or the obscure point you are trying to make?
Did you read or understand the caveats about sample size, and the truth being a bit of a grey area between 1st place on one test and 37th out of 87 ? These are not my numbers,
Did you read any of the detailed random Joe reviews, at least one person reviewed it twice at 2k and 8k
And suggested it was a stinker, or their other reviews or indeed note the car they drove ?

If only test data matters then why do the same tyres score higher or lower in different conditions/ sizes temperatures against the same competitors? Why is this tyre not number 1 in all tests for these 2 parameters and far more importantly why hasn't it got a much higher buy again rating?

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Bridgestone/Poten...

Are the randomness of over 100 reviews not likely to level out over such a large sample size, or are you suggesting the random joes driving Michelins and Goodyears far are more likely to give a more favourable review ?
I personally don't really think it's any more relevant what a tyre scores box fresh from factory, than what it scored with owners when considering it's replacement, I'm just as interested if it tries to kill me in the last few thousand miles before it need's changing .... and if random Joe Public thinks he should buy the same again over 80% of the time then that also to me is as good an indicator as any number of test wins..

Edited by blue al on Wednesday 7th January 00:10

[E-bmw]

blue al said:

E-bmw said:

blue al said:

Link to test results here
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-Summer...

You cannot argue with coming 1st in auto build test and wet dry breaking are the Kpi of any tyre
but dig deeper and you find this
Category Ranking: 37th of 87
And also this
Buy again 73%

The thing is, you aren't comparing apples/apples etc.

Auto Bild are a professional set up using a level playing field on a standard car in test conditions.

The 37/87 & 73% you go on to quote are from Joe Public on random roads in random conditions on random cars & therefore not the same thing.

Sorry but I am not sure what you fail to grasp here, or the obscure point you are trying to make?
Did you read or understand the caveats about sample size, and the truth being a bit of a grey area between 1st place on one test and 37th out of 87 ? These are not my numbers,

Look at the banner at the top of your own link.


31 tests worst place 7th, (Not my numbers) your (once again mis-quoted) result of 37th out of 87 was NOT a test, it comes from Joe Public reviews.

When was the last time you saw a tyre test with 87 tyres?

blue al said:

Did you read any of the detailed random Joe reviews, at least one person reviewed it twice at 2k and 8k
And suggested it was a stinker, or their other reviews or indeed note the car they drove ?

If only test data matters then why do the same tyres score higher or lower in different conditions/ sizes temperatures against the same competitors? Why is this tyre not number 1 in all tests for these 2 parameters and far more importantly why hasn't it got a much higher buy again rating?

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Bridgestone/Poten...

Are the randomness of over 100 reviews not likely to level out over such a large sample size, or are you suggesting the random joes driving Michelins and Goodyears far are more likely to give a more favourable review ?
I personally don't really think it's any more relevant what a tyre scores box fresh from factory, than what it scored with owners when considering it's replacement, I'm just as interested if it tries to kill me in the last few thousand miles before it need's changing .... and if random Joe Public thinks he should buy the same again over 80% of the time then that also to me is as good an indicator as any number of test wins..

Nowhere did I say re-purchase recommendations are not relevant, it is extremely relevant, I was simply making a statement that that data along with the (alleged) 37th place in a test of 87 tyres are from Joe Public and not under true test conditions.

[blue al]

E-bmw said:

Nowhere did I say re-purchase recommendations are not relevant, it is extremely relevant, I was simply making a statement that that data along with the (alleged) 37th place in a test of 87 tyres are from Joe Public and not under true test conditions.

I think this has quickly become a pint half full or half empty conversation between ourselves,
quoting other peoples input...perhaps in or out of context so from me I'm out ...of any further posts as I have not ran any Bridgestones over the last 10 years. ( both times I did was as oem supplied on new vehicles)

For anyone else interested in how I interpreted the results on any of the big head to head tests
just 3 simple points ...fron Jon's information ( again not mine )

1) The best/winner tyres as tested new Isn't always the winner at end of life or even 50% worn ( yes do I know both usage and Opinions are not being scientifically assessed, but I'm assuming safety in numbers if the sample size is big enough.

2) All as above... I think it needs saying again...

3) coming an average of 3rd out of 8 tyre's normally tested isn't incompatible from 37 from 87 " category rating" as it's different information, the 2025 Performance tyre test shows 6th out of 7th the last one being a sunny tyre

I will add a screen grab for the other nerds who like me wish to dig deep into this info, I never really referenced a tyre test of 87 tyres.... but this is the information that's showing it's a mid-table tyre....the chart position/ number is weighted by Jon on test data and reviews, he has both compiled the information as well as presented in this way so please don't shoot the messenger.

Edited by blue al on Wednesday 7th January 13:48

[Om]

I have a set on my Cayman. Bought after reading reviews - particularly Jon's on TyreReviews - and lots of comparison shopping.

They replaced the set (about 6yrs old) of Michelin PS2 n-rated tyres that were down to about 2mm. They were way cheaper (about £400 for the set) than either the n-rated or other Michelin PS tyres that were some of the alternatives and the only really noticeable difference was the improvement in ride over the old tyres.

I would certainly recommend considering them.

[acricha3]

Om said:

I have a set on my Cayman. Bought after reading reviews - particularly Jon's on TyreReviews - and lots of comparison shopping.

They replaced the set (about 6yrs old) of Michelin PS2 n-rated tyres that were down to about 2mm. They were way cheaper (about £400 for the set) than either the n-rated or other Michelin PS tyres that were some of the alternatives and the only really noticeable difference was the improvement in ride over the old tyres.

I would certainly recommend considering them.

Just to add my 10p.

Had a set fitted on my Cayman (18") about 2 years ago and they are fantastic.

Good grip both wet and dry and sharpened the steering up, only caveat is wear, however I do maybe 2-3k a year so not really a big concern.

[acricha3]

sam.rog said:

Might be wrong but think they are or soon to be discontinued in EU.
They don t pass certain regs.
Might be difficult to find another in a year or two if you get a puncture or need to replace a pair and want all tyres to match.

I believe due to their high rolling resistance they can't be made in the EU anymore, but they can still be sold.

It looks like they have just launched an "evo" version with a new compound, which I would guess is to fix the wear and high temperature issues!

One think I like about the tyre is that Bridgestone have made an effort to support "odd" sizes (ie 17/18" and odd widths) whereas the other manufacturers just leave older models out for longer.

[sam.rog]

acricha3 said:

I believe due to their high rolling resistance they can't be made in the EU anymore, but they can still be sold.

It looks like they have just launched an "evo" version with a new compound, which I would guess is to fix the wear and high temperature issues!

One think I like about the tyre is that Bridgestone have made an effort to support "odd" sizes (ie 17/18" and odd widths) whereas the other manufacturers just leave older models out for longer.

Thats good to hear.
Hope they do better than yokohama with the ad08r to eu friendly ad08rs. Significant downgrade.