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.