Bridgestone Potenza Tires

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
February 02, 2012

An top choice for mid-sized sporty sedans. I've run Michelin MXV4's and Goodyear Eagle GT/HR - these Bridgestones handle, corner and ride much better. Excellent wet weather traction. No increase in noise noted. Much cheaper than the Michelins and a better value, even though they probably will not last as long.

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
February 06, 2012

I bought a 2012 accord from the local dealer when it was the first one on the lot and immediately switched out the tires from the OEM MICHELIN HX Mxm4s and I have definitely not had a better tire. I had a set of continental extreme contact DWS previously and thes by far out shine them in every category especially ride comfort and noise. We had a snow storm recently and I couldnt feel more secure in the slush ice and snow. I would recommend these tires to everyone if they ask.

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 29, 2012

Great Tire so far and handles perfectly in the Pacific Northwest's all around weather. So far great stick in the Seattle rain and did excellent during our recent "Snowmageddon," including an early morning ice storm. Probably shouldn't have been driving, but with these tires I felt more comfortable. MPG's are okay. I would like to get more, but I'm getting between 18-21mpg while driving mostly city and some highway. Seems to me like a good all around tire and depending on how long they last, I will probably get another set.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 29, 2012

I used this tire to replace the OEM RE050A on my Legacy Spec.B. It is a great tire offers amazing turn in, great dry grip and equally strong wet grip. In a recent heavy rain storm I drove down the highway and then through some canyon roads. In all conditions they tire performed amazingly. It offers acceptable road noise levels and ride comfort. I strongly recommend this for anyone looking for a great all around tire that will only see rain.

Initial Review, 20000 Miles on Tires
January 27, 2012

Replaced a set of Continental DWS because of tire noise. I love these tires. You would think these are high performance summer tires on dry pavement but they perform well in the wet and snow. I believe these are the number 1 tire in this category.

Initial Review, 12000 Miles on Tires
October 18, 2010

Have had these tires for a year now... put on 20,000km. Good all around traction.



These tires ride firmly and I don't mind that.



What I do mind is that they are noisy... and have gotten noisier over the past year with a 'worn wheel bearing sound'... except I know that it's the tires and not the wheel bearings (verified this with my mechanic).



I'm not entirely surprised... These tires were noticeably cheaper than similar tires at the time... though it's not so bad that I'm going to replace them immediately.



As long as these tires provide the traction I want, I'll keep them on my car but I probably won't buy them again unless I get them for next to nothing.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

Just bought - 245/40 fronts and 275/35 rears. Initial thoughts - very happy so far. Ride is as soft and quiet as summer-only tires, and better than OE run-flat tires in both categories. Still breaking them in, so have not pushed performance criteria. Have driven on wet interstate at 70+ mph with no hydroplaning. No freezing conditions yet. BMW dealer recommended increasing TP by 2 psi over BMW factory specs. Will write more after driving more miles.

Initial Review, 400 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2012

First iuse this tire for track days. The car has 19" wheels so all tires are expensive. I run the tires until the bead shows. I have run r compound ties, michielin sport cups (3), Hoosier A6 (1), street compounds Michelin PS2 (4) super sports (4), Yokohama sport vans (6) ADVAN AD08. It is within this experience that I report on the RE11. The number in the parenthesis is the number of track days I got out of each tire. The RE11 lasted 7 track days and stick well, not as good as the R-compound as you might suspect. The ADVANs wore well but did not stick. The RE11 are a good compromise of wear (cost) and grip. Until I win the lottery and can afford to rin the R-compound I'll stick with the RE11s

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

These tires are a steal at Tire Rack's close out prices, which are the same as when I bought my set two months ago. I am surprised there are any left in stock. I replaced Michelin Pilots with these tires based on price/value/performance and excellent ratings on Tire Rack. I have not been disappointed. My 2007 Audi A8L is a fast big car and I feel absolutely glued to road. Ride comfort is outstanding, and get this....these tires are substantially quieter than the Michelins. I don't know about tread wear, but I do know that I am totally impressed with these tires, and I am picky and hard to please when it comes to rubber on my ride.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2010

After more than 10 years driving a Porsche Boxster with Dry Weather Only Performance Tires (PZero, Michelin PS2's, Bridgestone Potenza S02, S03, and 050 Pole Positions in 18 and 19" sizes) in the West Coast and Southwest I decided to move to Chicago. Having spent the first 25 years of my life here, I knew what I was getting into in terms of driving conditions in the winter, in fact when I received my drivers license, I took the test in the snow in a rear wheel drive manual in January here. My options: 1) Sell Boxster and get something with All Wheel Drive, 2) Buy second car and store Boxster, 3) Buy 2nd set of wheels with dedicated winter tires. I went for the 3rd option and purchased the WinterContact 810S tires from Continental on a set of 17" Stock Porsche Wheels.



I waited until after Thanksgiving to do the changeover and spent a good number of days driving in the very cold and periodically wet weather with the Bridgestone 050 Potenzas Pole Positions on 19" Carrera S Wheels. VERY SCARY! Seriously, when it was colder than 35°F, I elected to take a cab rather than driving as it just was not worth the risk. After doing the swap (I suggest buying a 4-way wrench and floor jack), I am completely blown away, the car is quiet, comfortable, and well mannered on dry (cold) roads and superior on wet and snowy roads conditions. I can pull into and out of parking spots layered in 6 inches of snow/slush, cruise side streets, and alleys, and have no problem ascending or descending the 15° ramp that goes in and out of my building garage. I strongly recommend this tire over any 4 season option! Most tire shops will swap and store your other wheels for a minimal price twice a year, in my case I stick them in my storage unit. It takes about 30-45 minutes to do the complete changeover including bagging up the other wheels (to keep me clean). Best tire purchase I have ever made! I am only limited by the height of the front spoiler!

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 24, 2012

Upgraded to these from Kumho XS for street and road course use. Noticeably more grip in turns and braking. Very controllable when drifting purposely or accidentally. Definitely worth the $ compared to other tires in this class.

Initial Review, 300 Miles on Tires
September 14, 2011

The best set of tires I have had on my MINI. I wanted a non-run flat all-season performance tire that matched the MINI's nimble handling characteristics. Most all-season tires I have tried int past are a little to soft in the sidewall to provide good cornering ability. Not so with these Bridgestones. They have very good dry traction, excellent wet handling, very good cornering ability, and solid on center feel. I have not had them in the snow, so I can't comment on that yet.



I haven't noticed any adverse affects on gas mileage. They look nice on my wheels, and come with a rim protector. I will try to write a follow-up review on snow handling and tread wear in the coming months. For now, I intend on buying these tires for my MINI as long as Bridgestone continues to make them.

Initial Review, 6000 Miles on Tires
July 14, 2010

Have experienced pretty good wear thus far (have only rotated them once) Had Hot weather blowout of a tire that I hit on a curb (my fault) With these low profile tires I am glad I got the extended warranty.. it cost me 46. but it could have cost 226. Will learn to not hit curbs in Hot weather. Have noticed also that tire can lose 5Lbs of air in extremely hot weather ; lost that much air in 7 days . Will now start to check air in tires when driving in hot weather.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 09, 2012

Replaced summer performance tires with these. Much sharper feel and greater cornering adhesion than I would have expected from an all season tire. They are harsh when you first start driving but smooth out after a few minutes. I havent seen ice or snow yet but I had the AS960 before and they were adequate for my snow needs.

Initial Review, 21000 Miles on Tires
January 12, 2012

A Great m&S All Season tire that replaced my runflats. Excellent wear pattern, excellent overall performance from a well made tire that handles many different road conditions and driver habits.

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 13, 2012

I use these tires in a staggered set up on my Nissan 350Z that I use as my daily driver. Even though it's my daily driver I still drive rather 'spirited'. I overtake regularly and drive back-roads on the weekends as if they're my personal track.

I basically have nothing but praise for these tires. In my neck of the woods it rains. A lot. Summer tires are almost worthless here because it only dries out for a a couple of months per year. That being said, these tires handle in water comparably to how my last set of tires handled on dry pavement. It is incredible the amount of traction these tires have in water. I honestly did not think this level of traction was physically possible. If you're looking for tires that handle well in the wet, I'd recommend these.

On the dry pavement they are quite good. The tires are not quite as responsive as my last set of tires, but they are still good. I have to be driving quite 'spirited' to notice though. The kind of corner I notice it on is in the mountains on winding roads, taking 25mph recommended corners at 60mph. Anything much less than that level of driving and I don't even notice it at all.

I haven't driven too much in ice and snow, but the little I have it has done pretty darn well.

In Summary: At the time of this review these are by far the best all-season tires that I have ever used.

Initial Review, 1200 Miles on Tires
January 12, 2012

I recently installed a set of these on my 2000 BMW 528i sport, I chose these tires because of they're outstanding reviews and my need for a great all season tire. I will say that these are probably the best handling all season tires that I have ever had on the car, cornering is a lot of fun, seems that no matter how hard i push the car into a corner these tires perform amazingly. Wet traction is also outstanding and confident. However, today it is snowing. There is about 1 inch of snow on the ground here in Chicago and I am very disappointed to say after spending $1k I feel that these tires do not deserve the all season rating. On snow, with this particular vehicle, I feel that these tires perform the equivalent of summer tires. Perhaps on another car they might be better. But in dry and rainy weather or on cold pavement, they are the best.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
July 26, 2011

I just purchased these tires and had them mounted in a monsoon! It honestly didn't matter; these tires handled better in pouring rain then any tire I have ever owned in any car. I have not past the break in period yet, and I am already pleased. Once I get some wear, tear and some mileage built up on them I will give another review. As it stands, they grip better then my stock Bridgestone Potenza RE040 and Dunlop Direzza DZ101's. They are less noisy then the Potenza's (which makes sense due to the hard rubber the Bridgestone's use) and better in every aspect then the Dunlop's minus noise. For the price this seems like a solid buy, so far....