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Bridgestone Potenza Race

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The Bridgestone Potenza Race is a premium 200TW summer trackday tire that blends very high dry grip with an unusually strong wet-weather showing for its class. Drivers consistently praise its sharp steering, precision and confidence on circuit, while also finding it surprisingly civil on the road for noise and comfort. Independent testing backs up the wet performance (often class-leading) and confirms competitive dry lap-time potential. The main trade-offs are limited tread life and a notable weakness in dry braking compared with the very best track-focused rivals.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 12 owner reviews 75% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 3 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P4 of 4 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 31,750miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 43sizes available
Bridgestone Potenza Race 6 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza Race

8.7/10

Better than 81% of track and competition tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 12 owner reviews
Scores of the 48 track and competition tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2022-2025 82% 86%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 80% 79% 14%
Combined 81% 8.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other track and competition tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 68% 60% 3
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 77% 35% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 99% 5% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 85% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 74% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 The FASTEST Track Tires In The World Tested Tire Reviews · 235/35 R19 P4 / 4
  2. 2023 Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS Tire Reviews · 235/40 R18 Not ranked
  3. 2022 2022 Track Day Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P1 / 4
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza Race has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

3 Tests
1 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
4th Worst
The latest test

The FASTEST Track Tires In The World Tested P4 of 4

The Bridgestone Potenza Race was the clear leader in wet performance. It was best in wet braking, best in wet handling, which matched what I felt in the car with much better stability and confidence than most of the other track tires. It also had the best rolling resistance result. The compromise was on dry performance, where it was last in dry braking and weaker than the fastest in dry handling, with very quick thermal degradation and non-linear steering.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Rolling Resistance Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling Winner: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS

YearTestResultAward
2025The FASTEST Track Tires In The World TestedTire Reviews · 235/35 R19P4 / 4Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
2023Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RSTire Reviews · 235/40 R18Not rankedTested by Tire Reviews
20222022 Track Day Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19P1 / 4

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Videos

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS

Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS

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Size Range18 sizes available

225-325Width30-45Profile17-22Rim90-114 YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 18 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-73dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18235/35 R19255/35 R18235/35 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Race in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Race stops 10.6% shorter than premium rivals and 21.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 77/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the wet from 12 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Race in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Race stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals and 4.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 68/100, and owners rate it 9.6/10 in the dry from 12 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Potenza Race?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Potenza Race's rolling resistance is 7.8% lower than premium rivals and 18.3% lower than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Race?
Across 12 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza Race averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.6 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.7. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Bridgestone Potenza Race's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Potenza Race most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
More questions about the Bridgestone Potenza Race (5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Potenza Race?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza Race 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Potenza Race wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza Race 5.7 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Potenza Race again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Potenza Race again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Potenza Race's dry grip?
Of the 12 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Potenza Race, 8 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "the amount of dry grip is outstanding". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Bridgestone Potenza Race come in?
The Bridgestone Potenza Race is available in 43 sizes, ranging from 225-325/30-45 R17-22.
Owner Questions (1)
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The tire fitted to the vehicle has an additional longitudinal groove in the outer part of the tread. This is not shown in the other images. Was this hand cut?
June 13, 2022
It's not unusual for different tire widths to have extra grooves, so it's likely your Bridgestone Potenza Race is just a different width from the stock images.

Bridgestone Potenza Race Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 11 reviews

Across 11 reviews, the Bridgestone Potenza Race is described as a very high-grip 200TW tire with standout dry traction and sharp steering/precision, performing strongly on track while still being surprisingly livable on the street (comfort and noise often praised). Wet performance is generally reported as better than expected for this class, with most drivers saying it feels safe and capable in rain when driven sensibly. The main recurring downside is tread life, with multiple users noting faster-than-expected wear (especially with track use), which can make it costly to run.

What owners mention most counted across 12 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Dry Grip 96%
  • Handling 95%
  • Road Feedback 88%
  • Wet Grip 73%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Wear 57%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 70%

“I used them mostly on track, a little while on street too. Reason for the short use-time is that the 2 on the front run off of life in 2 trackdays, which is a negative record for me. Used 2 sets of Goodyear F1...”

  • Honda Civic Type R FK2
  • 500 miles
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All 11 Bridgestone Potenza Race reviews

Score spread across 11 written reviews
73%
Member
Initial Impressions

I have these tires for few months.
Basically for having fun on mountain roads and yesterday i had a track day comparing them with AD09 on my S2000.
Much better than Yokohama except wearing.
Better lap times, cornering speed and overall feeling. Steering was on point
Wear is disastrous like most Bridgestone street tires if pushed hard. They can handle few laps like qualifying tires or a summer of fun on twisty roads but not more.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 10
98%
Ash
Initial Impressions

My brand new GR Yaris arrived on Potenza Race, the replacement for the previous OEM PS4s. They are extraordinary! My first weekend with the car, I took it for a 1,000km drive on twisty country back roads, to run the car in, not using full throttle or revs, but gradually increasing cornering speed as I got to know the car. Apart from roaring at high speed on coarse bitumen, the tires are phenomenal in every way that matters to me, though it was dry, so I can’t attest to wet grip. I also accidentally ended up one quite a few dirt roads! On recently graded smooth dirt, they were perfectly acceptable, for essentially track day tires, though the GR-Four AWD system must take some of the credit. Even on sharp gravel and nobbly bedrock, they were OK at more moderate speed. I was concerned they might puncture, but afterwards they were completely unscathed! Quite phenomenal!

This owner's scores
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 51
71%
Member
Mid-Life
Great tires that are surprisingly good in the wet for their class. Grip is unmatched compared to other street focused 200TW

Unfortunately had these tires blow up hitting a pot hole prematurely but I had a good experience with them
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 104
  1. Initial Impressions76% 50 miles
    For a more street-oriented 200 TW tire, the amount of dry grip is outstanding. Steering response is amazing as well. Feedback isn't great, but it has some

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80%
Anonymous
  • Toyota GR86
  • 225/40 R18
  • 2,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I bought this set of Potenza Race as a dedicated track tire, discounted due to being 2 year old production. I ended up putting a few thousand miles onto them this year mostly on the street. I was most surprised by how comfortable they were for being such a hard-carcassed tire. The only issue I had with them for day to day driving was stone pickup.

The most interesting characteristic is that they start out a little numb in terms of steering feel, but the harder you push them the better they feel. Getting to the limit, they are confidence inspiring. It's like they're not meant to be worked at less than 7 tenths, which makes sense considering it's a 200TW track tire.

I only used them in the rain a few times and they were fine, but I didn't push them in the wet. That couple thousand road miles doesn't seem to have worn them all all, so I'm banking on getting at least 3 track weekends on them in 2026.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 240
70%
Member
I used them mostly on track, a little while on street too. Reason for the short use-time is that the 2 on the front run off of life in 2 trackdays, which is a negative record for me. Used 2 sets of Goodyear F1 Supersport R's before these, they were TW80, these are TW200, however the GY's lasted much longer.

Overall, they kept up very well and I really liked the grip they gave the car but wouldn't buy again because of the high wear rate.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 994
81%
Member
I purchased the Potenza Race since i couldn't find the 595RS-RR, and i don't regret it
They are mounted on 17*9 rims, due to some low tire pressure 1.8 front and rear, i had the front tire wear the sidewall too much compare to the inside, the grip is enormous with the right tire pressure, the road feedback too, you know what the tire want to do
In the rain it was mindblowing, the wet grip was like 85% of the dry grip, with the same feedback
The only downside is that there is no 245 in 17"
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 971
77%
Member
  • BMW 123d
  • 225/45 R17
  • 5,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Grip very well, maybe a bit better than cup2 (friend had them on i20n and I was just a bit faster on some corners, also drove a lot together on Pilot sport 5, so we can compare the cars and tires). I also had cup2 so I can just slightly see the difference maybe. Wet grip excelent no complaints its like a normal street tire. Cannot hear them and they dont feel harsh.
Only thing that is bad is wear. I only got 5000km out of them (cup2 11000km) but i was pushing a lot more than on michelins. Michelins also come with a bit more tread. For 700€ a set, it is too expensive to change them this often. Cup2 were 570€.
Potenzas come with 5,5mm.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 1,158
86%
Member
  • Mitsubishi
  • 225/45 R17
  • 3,500 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Amazing tire in all conditions, except wet!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 951
87%
Member
  • Toyota GR86
  • 225/40 R18
  • 1,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I really enjoy the Potenza Race on my GR86. As you say, great reactive steering, not too noisy and they go around the track very well! I was going to use the OEM PS4 for street use but I hate how soft they feel so I run the Potenza Race on street too and they work great. Of course in the winter I will switch to proper winter tires. I have not driven extensively in rain but the rain I've driven in didn't cause any issues or felt unsafe.
I do have some wear on the outer shoulders from running on the track, but it might be because I'm running a moderate amount of camber for track use (slightly less than -3 degrees. On a McPherson strut I probably need closer to 4 degrees. But since its mixed usage I think it's going to even out over the life of the tires.)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,114
89%
Member
It s an amazing tire in all condition!!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,036
84%
Member
Extremely good competitor of the Michelin cup 2 connect ! Daily usable like the cup but more grip and precision. Grips like a trofeo r, but has a harder sidewall In wet conditions it’s like the Cup 2 which is very good for that amount of grip.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,151
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