Bridgestone Premium POTENZA SPORT
tested in R18 Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Current prices for size 255/35 R18.
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How the Potenza Sport evaluated
tested in R18 
Wet 96 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 98 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 16 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 11 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT stands in size 255/35 R18
Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 52 205 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 66 075 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 64 455 Ft better and cheaper Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 74 028 Ft This tyre 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 79 248 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 43 797 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 49 237 Ft 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 56 520 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 42 769 Ft 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 56 346 Ft 
Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 38 763 Ft 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 43 178 Ft 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 62 159 Ft 
Yokohama V107 7.3 55 875 Ft 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 46 945 Ft 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 44 708 Ft 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 46 149 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 52 723 Ft 
Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 6.8 41 848 Ft 
Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 38 191 Ft 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 32 125 Ft Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 32 125 Ft −41 903 Ft 9.9 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 52 205 Ft −21 823 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
- 1. 9.9 52 205 Ft −21 823 Ft
- 2. 9.4 66 075 Ft −7 953 Ft
- 2. 9.4
- 4. 8.7 64 455 Ft −9 573 Ft
- 5. 8.6 74 028 Ft
- 6. 8.5 79 248 Ft +5 220 Ft
- 6. 8.5 43 797 Ft −30 231 Ft
- 8. 8.1 49 237 Ft −24 791 Ft
- 9. 8.0 56 520 Ft −17 508 Ft
- 10. 7.7 42 769 Ft −31 259 Ft
- 11. 7.6 56 346 Ft −17 682 Ft
- 12. 7.5 38 763 Ft −35 265 Ft
- 12. 7.5 43 178 Ft −30 850 Ft
- 14. 7.4 62 159 Ft −11 869 Ft
- 15. 7.3 55 875 Ft −18 153 Ft
- 16. 7.1 46 945 Ft −27 083 Ft
- 17. 7.0 44 708 Ft −29 320 Ft
- 17. 7.0 46 149 Ft −27 879 Ft
- 19. 6.9 52 723 Ft −21 305 Ft
- 20. 6.8 41 848 Ft −32 180 Ft
- 21. 6.2 38 191 Ft −35 837 Ft
- 22. 5.3 32 125 Ft −41 903 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 255/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Of the tyres compared, Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT has the lowest cost per 100 km.
Technical information
Focus: Sport
With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.
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What owners say
<p>Consistentli good in all sumer condisens gripy with good feedbeck on a twisty road</p>
<p>These tyres are not as comfortable as my set of winter tyres (Dunlop Winter Sport 5), nor my previous set of summer tyres (Michelin Primacy 4). Mainly due to the stiff sidewall I suspect, but the 94 XL load index probably doesn't help either, which makes them a bit harsh. Other than that they are great tyres. Great handling in dry and wet, good steering response, noise is not an issue and a lot of fun to drive. And remarkably wear resistant: after 25000 miles of mostly commuting (easy on the gas and brake pedal but cornering quite hard) the tyres still have in between 2.8 and 3.5mm of tread left.</p><p>Rolling resistance is supposedly quite high, higher than my Dunlop tyres. But to be honest I don't notice that much of a difference. In fact, the outside temperature has a larger impact on my fuel economy than switching from summer tyres to winter tyres. Now that the temperatures are dropping (which increases air resistance) I already see an increase in fuel consumption: around 6.0 L/100km in the summer and 6.5 L/100km in the winter.</p><p>Would I buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport again? Probably not. Not because it's not a good tyre - it is. But simply because there are better alternatives available now. Like the new Potenza Sport Evo or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, to name the most likely contenders in my tyre size.</p>
<p>Fantastic tyres, totally transformed the performance and handling of my Mazda MX5</p>
<p>These were the Enliten R01 updated Audi version</p><p>The original Potenza Sport were not suitable for track days as they disintegrated with heat. Bridgestone claimed to have addressed this and increased longevity with Enliten technology. However, I can confirm they have not. The tyres cracked and chunked badly after 4 15 minute sessions with 30 mins cool down in between. (Still) don't use them on track! On the road they are fine.</p>
<p>Incredible dry grip, very sharp steering response especially on center that can make an average steering rack feel sporty. On a FWD car, the front tires are so planted and "manic" that the rear tires will sometimes break loose, which is a fun quality but a little unpredictable. Insane grip in the wet and will communicate with you when it's about to let go, which makes it very confidence inspiring. Even at 2-3/32 tread I am able to do 70-80 mph in pouring rain. Comfort is fine but the tires get loud as they wear out. Lasted 26000 miles on a ~300 hp Honda Accord 2.0T that saw about 100 launches and 5 canyon runs. Could've done 30000 easily if I was more diligent about tire rotations.</p>