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Bridgestone Potenza Race Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2022 to 2025 2 publications

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza Race has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

  • 3Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 50%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Bridgestone Potenza Race

3 tests, 2022 to 2025

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

Record by discipline

Where the Bridgestone Potenza Race finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P3.5 of 5 30% -
Dry Handling 3 P2.3 of 4.3 54% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P2 of 5 80% 1
Wet Handling 2 P1.5 of 5 90% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P1 of 4 100% 1
Straight Aqua 1 P2 of 4 67% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P1 of 4 100% 1

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 3 tests. Updated April 15, 2026.

Across three summer/track-focused tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Race shows a clear split personality: it is consistently strong in wet conditions (including outright wins in a head-to-head "fastest track tires" test) and generally competitive on dry lap-time/handling, but it tends to give away meaningful distance in dry braking versus the very best trackday semi-slick rivals. Overall results are strong (1st of 6 in 2022, 1st of 3 in 2023), though it can fall to the back of the group when the comparison set is extremely track-biased (4th of 5 in 2025).

The most repeatable positives are wet grip/controllability and efficiency (rolling resistance), while the most repeatable negative is dry braking performance, which appears to be a limiting factor in outright pace rankings in the toughest comparisons. Subjective comments also suggest it may require temperature to deliver its best performance, which can affect short-run peak performance.

Performance Strengths

  • Wet Weather Performance (braking/handling) Strong
    Details
    • 1st place wet braking in 2025 (27.95 m, 1/5)
    • 1st place wet handling in 2025 (103.87 s, 1/5) and 1st place subjective wet handling (9.1 points, 1/5)
    • 2nd place wet handling in 2022 (86.8 km/h, 2/6, only +0.3% from best)
  • Dry Handling / Track Pace Potential Moderate
    Details
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2022 (126.8 km/h, 2/6, +3.4% from best)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2023 (114.3 s, 2/3, +1.6% from best)
    • 4th place dry handling in 2025 but close to best (+2.3% from best, 4/5), indicating pace remains competitive even when ranking drops
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Minor
    Details
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 (8.9 kg/t, 1/5)
  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Last place dry braking in 2025 (35.78 m, 5/5, +10.7% from best)
    • Only 3rd place dry braking in 2022 and still far off the best (32.3 m, 3/6, +12.2% from best)
  • Dry Driver Confidence / Subjective Feel at the Limit Moderate
    Details
    • Last place subjective dry handling in 2025 (8.2 points, 5/5, +6.8% from best)
    • Test note in 2023 that it 'needed longer to reach optimal temperature', taking until mid-way through lap two to fully come alive (warm-up sensitivity can reduce short-run confidence/consistency)
  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Heat resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Bridgestone Potenza Race (2 tests) and 12 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where they disagree

  • Steering feel weakness in 2 of 2 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

Every test, newest first 3

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P4 of 4 Beat 0% of the field

The FASTEST Track Tires In The World Tested

Tire Reviews 235/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended

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.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WinnerPirelli P Zero Trofeo RS

2023 1 test
Not ranked

Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS

Tire Reviews 235/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Potenza Race delivers a compelling mix of road and track ability. On track, it runs 2 seconds faster than the Sport with more consistent lap times. On the road, it matches the Sport for noise and comfort while offering even sharper handling responses above 30 mph. The main downsides are a higher price point and slightly sluggish feel at very low speeds. Wet performance will likely be reduced compared to the Sport due to less water evacuation capability.

StrongDry Handling

2022 1 test
P1 of 4 Beat 100% of the field

2022 Track Day Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 235/35 R19

StrongDry HandlingWet Handling

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