Bridgestone Potenza Race

The Potenza Race is a new track tire from Bridgestone developed with outright dry lapatimes and longevity in mind. According to an independant TUV report, the new Potenza Race is faster around Nardo than the three main competitors from Michelin, Pirelli and Goodyear, while offering almost the best wear.

Dry Grip 98%
Wet Grip 70%
Road Feedback 95%
Handling 95%
Wear 75%
Comfort 75%
Buy again 98%

Tire review data from 4 tire reviews averaging 86% over 13,000 miles driven.

The Potenza Race is ranked 2nd of 36 Summer Trackday and Competition tires.

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    Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Potenza Race

    2022-06-13 - 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?

    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.

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    Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza Race Reviews

    Given 84% while driving a BMW 3 series (255/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
    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.
    Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on June 5, 2022
    Given 89% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
    It s an amazing tire in all condition!!!
    Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on November 20, 2022
    Given 87% while driving a Toyota GR86 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
    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.)
    Helpful 3 - tire reviewed on August 29, 2023
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    Latest Bridgestone Potenza Race Reviews

    Given 86% while driving a Mitsubishi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,500 spirited miles
    Amazing tire in all conditions, except wet!
    Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on October 18, 2023