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2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
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Discussion

30 comments
  1. light767 archived

    Hi

    I have always mounted Bridgestone Potenza S001 on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta because of their rigidy of the structure of the tire than can counterbalance the rolling behaviour of my car; so is this new Potenza sport still rigid in confront to the old S001?

    Thanks.

    #7694
  2. Master Yeti archived

    Can you include a Pirelli option?

    #6806
    1. TireReviews Master Yeti archived

      This wasn't my test, I always try to include pirelli

      #7696
  3. Robert Tajeb archived

    Hi,
    I will be buying new summer tires for next year spring because my all season tires are almost finished also I already have dedicated wheels for winter. Since my car has staggered wheel setup (18 inch AMG) there will be a bit of issue to find exact size that my car needs in my country (Finland). This Bridgestone tires looks enticing for me to try if the price is around the same with Continental Premium Contact 6.
    Is there anyone who already tried both tires (Potenza Sport and Premium Contact 6) ? Can someone share their experience please ?
    I'm not an aggressive driver (quick acceleration and late braking) type but here in Finland the street is mostly empty so sometimes we can drive quite fast (not that fast to lose your license though).

    #6804
    1. TireReviews Robert Tajeb archived

      I have, the video will be out in around a week :)

      #6805
  4. Rafał Kaniewski archived

    Hello TireReviews, I checked all of available tests, but don't see any concrete review for the most comfort and quite tires. I'm driving now with 275/35/20 and 245/40/20 Pirello PZero RF and I'm very dissapointed with comfort and noise driving. I'm driving mostly on country roads and highways in a very easy way (60-70kkm per year) occasional sporty driving. I decided to go with new PS4S and have some concerns if this is a right choice if I'm not a Max Verstappen and mostly enjoy the easy and peacefull driving. Have you any suggestions ?

    #6667
    1. TireReviews Rafał Kaniewski archived

      I think you'll be happy with your choice. Moving away from runflats to normal tires will bring a huge improvement in comfort. Let me know how you find them :)

      #6670
    2. Kolemjdouci Rafał Kaniewski archived

      More comfortable and still allowing occasional sporty driving should be Conti PC6.

      #6671
  5. ferongr archived

    Finally a UUHP tire very close to my size. (I'm using 205/40/R17 and the BPS is available at 215/40/R17). Prices are reasonable too. I currently run PS4s (non-s version) and I'm somewhat disappointed with them regarding sidewall stiffness.

    #6582
    1. TireReviews ferongr archived

      If you make the swap please report back! Sadly I can't test every size of a tire, so it's really good to hear real world experiences, especially from people with a similar view of the PS4 to me :) If you don't go Bridgestone, go PC6 for some added stiffness!

      #6587
      1. Kurt Phillips TireReviews archived

        I also agree about the PS4, great tire but very dull. My work car will be getting PC6 when it's due some tires, but I've actually ordered a set of Potenza Sport's for the front of my soon to be 360hp Leon Cupra.

        I've been waiting for so long for Bridgestone to bring a new competitive UHP tire and what a tire they have made! Two tests so far and two great results. Going toe to toe and also beating PS4S in areas is great, the only question mark now is how long they will last. We shall see, and I'll be sure to leave a review after a few thousand miles of driving.

        I'm excited about the potential for a new track focused road tire under the Potenza Sport branding, initially from the collaboration with Lamborghini and their new STO. Hopefully they offer them in a board range of sizes and also bring the fight to Michelin in this segment as well.

        #6644
  6. Igor Sarić archived

    I always had my cars on UUHP tires from Michelin, GY, Conti and Bridgestone over past 20+ years. This year I opted for Potenza Sport and I really love them. I can see that I made the right choice - the grip is simply relentless and fantastic feedback from the tires. Mine are 235/35 R20

    #6579
    1. TireReviews Igor Sarić archived

      Igor, we currently don't have any reviews of the Potenza Sport - https://www.tyrereviews.com... it would be really great if you could leave one, you're the first person I know to have run them in the real world! ?

      #6586
  7. Maauru archived

    NIce to see Bridgestone Potenza Sport doing so well.
    I am due to buy new summer tires next spring 2022 and I am looking into Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
    As I am buying in 225/45 R 17 dimensions than I guess Bridgestone advantage should be even bigger as this tire does exist in this dimensions while Michelin/GoodYear/Continental in such dimensions only have "lower" models (PS4 instead PS4S, PC6 instead SC6, F1 Asym5 instead od F1 SuperSport).

    #6570
    1. TireReviews Maauru archived

      I'm testing it against those in my UHP test this year (18")

      #6573
      1. Maauru TireReviews archived

        Looking forward to see it, specially video :)

        #6574
        1. TireReviews Maauru archived

          I'm looking forward to doing it! IT was meant to be next week but delayed due to obvious reasons :(

          #6575
      2. Luijazzpiano TireReviews archived

        Theoretically if it's as good as PS4S, F1SS and SC6, it should be winning easily against PS4, Asym 5 and PC6. Isn't it. (At least dry performance wise)

        #6577
        1. TireReviews Luijazzpiano archived

          Yes and no. I understand your theory, however there's always the chance that Bridgestone have made the smaller sizes a different construction to the bigger, like the PS4 / PS4S, but just kept the same name for halo effect.

          Fortunately I will be testing it against the PS4, PS4S, F1 A5 and F1 SuperSport + others ??

          #6578
          1. Luijazzpiano TireReviews archived

            That's true too. That's why I normally only read tests that use my size or at least the same total wheel size. (I have 225/45R17 so 225/40R18 tests are fine for me too) I so realize some tires work better in certain sizes, or car weight. So yeah I would have to wait for a test in one of these 2 sizes if I want a more accurate comparison for me.

            #6581
            1. TireReviews Luijazzpiano archived

              All things going well my test / video should be up first week of May :)

              #6585
          2. Darius TireReviews archived

            I fully agree . I think sidewall height matters as well. I have on my car 225 45 R17 Asymmetric 5 which has sidewall made from 1 layer of polyester whereas same Asymmetric 5 225 40R18 ( and guess lower profiles) has double layer of polyester which may indicate better steering feel/performance .
            From my experience It looks like 17inch tires don't offer much steering feel.

            Looking forward to see the test you mentioned since it includes both latest UUHP and UHP tires.

            #6583
            1. TassieLorenzo Darius archived

              Potenza S007A (Asian & NA market, made in Japan) has excellent steering feel in 17", hopefully the Potenza Sport (EU market, made in EU) is just as good!

              #6802
          3. Guess Who TireReviews archived

            It's very possible 19 inch and up are made with different compound, just like Pirelli did with P Zero.

            #6643
    2. Luijazzpiano Maauru archived

      Exactly! There is almost no competitor in 225 45 R17.

      #6576