Bridgestone Potenza S001

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 159 tire reviews averaging 69% over 1,856,477 miles driven, and 28 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 69%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 74%
Wear 67%
Comfort 61%
Buy again 57%

First On MarketMay 2010
Wheel Size15 - 20"
Width185 - 305mm
Profile25 - 55
Rolling ResistanceA - E
Wet GripA - D
Noise (dB)67 - 73
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Potenza S001 is ranked 58th of 77 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A and this tire has been replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Tests Included

28

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

11th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test
9th of 16 tires
  • Very good in the dry
  • Relatively weak in the wet
  • Recommended
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2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test
3rd of 49 tires
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2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
11th of 20 tires
  • A wet specialist with a good balance and safe handling properties, good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances.
  • Average wear, high rolling resistance.
  • Satisfactory.
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  • Bridgestone Potenza S001 - Bridgestone still make good tires

    • SizeFuelWetNoise
    17 inch
    205/50 R17 89 YDC70
    225/45 R17 91 YDA71
    225/45 R17 94 Y XLDA72
    225/45 R17 91 WDA71
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    225/45 R17 91 WDB71
    225/50 R17 94 WBB70
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    225/45 R17 91 WDB71
    205/50 R17 89 YBB70
    205/50 R17 89 YBB70
    205/50 R17 89 WDC70
    225/45 R17 91 WDB71
    225/50 R17 94 WDB71
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    205/50 R17 89 YDC70
    205/50 R17 89 WDC70
    205/50 R17 89 YBB70
    225/50 R17 98 W XLCB70
    225/50 R17 98 W XLCB70
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    205/50 R17 89 YDC70
    225/50 R17 94 WCB71
    225/50 R17 94 WDC70
    225/50 R17 98 W XLCB70
    225/50R17 94 WCC70
    225/50 R17 94 WDB71
    205/50 R17 89 WDC70
    225/45 R17 94 Y XLDA72
    18 inch
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLDB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLDB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLDB70
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDA72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 88 YDB71
    225/40 R18 88 YDB71
    245/40 R18 93 YDB70
    255/35 R18 94 Y XLDA73
    245/40 R18 93 YDB70
    245/45 R18 100 Y XLDA71
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDA71
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDA71
    245/40 R18 93 YDB71
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLAB71
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLAB71
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB72
    225/40 R18 88 YDB71
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLCB71
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLCB72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCB72
    19 inch
    235/35 R19 91 Y XLDA71
    235/35 R19 91 Y XLDB72
    20 inch
    245/35 R20 95 Y XLDB72
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    Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Potenza S001

    2016-03-29 - Is the SO01 a run flat tire

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is available in both runflat and non-runflat versions. The Bridgestone designation for runflat tires is "RFT", so look out for this on a listing.

    2017-03-07 - Good afternoon i have a ford fiesta st with bridgestone potenza 2054017 RE050A tires and i need to replace 2 of my tires, unfortunately all stores do not stock these tires anymore. Could i please find out which bridgestone tires to get as the ideal alternative to the RE050A

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 replaced the RE050A, so would be the logical tire to fit.

    2018-08-20 - I have the RE050s on my Alfa and they have been shockingly noisy since 10,000kms in. Will these do the same?

    It depends on the cause of the wear. If the wear is due to poor alignment resulting in cupping or uneven wear on the tires there's a chance any tire will become noisy.

    2019-12-31 - Hello, Can I cross rotate my wheels? I see no rotation direction on the tire so I guess it's ok. Thank you very much!

    2019-12-31 - Hello, Can I cross rotate my wheels? I see no rotation direction on the tire so I guess it's ok. Thank you very much!

    2024-06-29 - Is there a published weight for this tire? Not a load rating weight, but the physical weight of the actual tire.

    What size are you looking for? There are some databases somewhere but not exhaustive. The S001 is an older pattern so I don't expect it to be a light tire.

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    Size Price Range  
    205/45 R17 $212.96 - $212.96 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
    225/40 R18 $248.97 - $302.99 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
    225/45 R18 $358.99 - $358.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
    Available in 24 tire sizes - View all.

    Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza S001 Reviews

    Given 80% while driving a BMW 1 series (265/30 R19) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
    Good Grippy all-round tire, just a bit squeely when driven hard, I would buy these tires again but they wouldn't be my 1st choice
    Helpful 289 - tire reviewed on July 17, 2016
    Given 42% while driving a BMW (225/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
    The S001s were first released back in 2010 and the age of the tire design and compound has really began to show. They perform quite poorly in the dry and wet compared to other product offerings as of 2023. Going from these to a set of Michelin PS4S was the best decision I’ve made for my driving experience yet. Comfort, noise, and grip have been lacking with the Bridgestones compared to the Michelins. In cold weather especially with the Bridgestones, you could clearly feel the tires get way sketchier once temperatures dipped below 10C.

    The S001s weren’t even able to keep up with a modern all season during a spirited mountain drive, I see no reason for someone to purchase a set as they aren’t really good at anything.
    Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on October 4, 2023
    Given 28% while driving a Lexus IS350 (235/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 15 average miles
    The tire is loud and wears terribly. I drive on the hiway to and from work. All the road is good, with one curve. They handle decently. Dry anyways. Wet, not so much. 15,000 miles and they’re worn out. It’s not a sporty drive. It’s straight, in the country with one curve. We’re not formula one driving. Way, WAY too expensive to buy again. 15,000 miles? No way.
    Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on April 28, 2023
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    Given 32% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
    There's really not much to like about these tires! If anything, they are solid under breaking, and aren't too adversely affected by wet weather. However, in every other aspect, I can't wait to move them on!

    Performance is mediocre at best in dry weather, with large amounts of understeer, and they struggle to get power to the road. Feedback through the steering wheel is wooden, as though there's not enough give in the sidewalls to allow the tires to bite into the road surface, which isn't inspiring in the slightest. In wet weather they don't seem to be too much worse, but coming from a low dry standard, I wouldn't be trusting these on a spirited wet weather drive.

    Perhaps my least favourite aspect of these tires are the road noise, they have the loudest tire drone I've ever encountered! It's distracting, and takes away all the enjoyment of conversations, music, engine noise, and basically driving in general. I might as well be driving a truck!

    I'll be moving on from these tires sooner rather than later, even though there is still plenty of tread onboard.
    Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on May 3, 2024
    Given 44% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulia q4 2.0T 280+ (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
    I have been running these tires in a staggered setup, 225/40 R19 in front, 255/35 R19 in back. They really do have very good grip in the dry. In the wet I can't really say much as I try to avoid pushing my car to it's limits when it's raining. Suffice to say I've never felt any issues in the wet, grip was there and I never felt any aquaplaning.

    Apart from that, these are probably the worst tires I ever had. They are extremely loud, in fact at first I thought I had a worn wheel bearing, but the noise goes away when using winter tires. They also do a lot of tramlining which is quite a scary feeling at highway speeds. Also, they just get generally unstable at higher speeds (above around 160-170 km/h), where the whole car feels like it keeps shaking from left to right etc. None of these issues occur with my winter tires (Conti WinterContact TS870P), so it's safe to assume it's an issue with the tires and not the car.

    They've also worn out fairly quickly, I'm at about 4mm after around 15000km or so.

    Overall, a tire I would never buy again, it even put me off the Bridgestone brand as a whole and will not consider it for future purchases
    Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on December 11, 2023
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    Given 46% while driving a Lexus IS300h (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
    Fitted to a company car so have no choice but to use them. I do about 30k a year and have found these tires to be underwhelming at best. Tire wear is poor for a car that does most of its miles on the motorway, often needing new ones at only 15k, my Jaguar XF fitted with Dunlop's would do 30k in a heavier more powerful car. Dry grip is OK as long as its warmish, wet / cold grip is very poor. The tire feels OK but its hard to tell as the car, Lexus IS300h, is not a sporty drive but is very comfortable which I think effects the ride more than the tires. Overall would not put these on if the car was mine.
    Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2023
    Given 60% while driving a Subaru 2015+ STI (245/40 R18) on mostly town for 3,500 average miles
    After 2 years and 3,500 miles the outside sidewalls of all 4 tires began cracking and crazing on contacting Bridgestone I was given numerous "excuses" including u/v light,tire dressing,short journeys and road contaminants in my reply I had to asked the technician why he had not including Covid and Climate Change amongst these comical excuses. I have previously run Bridgestone on my last 2 cars,both purchased from new, and not had any complaints but will now fit my car with Dunlop Maxx ,which were on the car when purchased from new and were good for 20k, something I regret not doing in the first place but I had always preferred Bridgestone until now.I can only add that the response and service I received from Bridgestone regarding the matter was pathetic and definitely not what I expected from a company of this stature!
    G.Hall
    Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on September 22, 2023
    Given 41% while driving a Mercedes Benz C180 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 100 average miles
    These are not premium grade tires despite the price very disappointing.handles poorly,buy Continental or Michelin for same price and they’re night and day superior.
    Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on July 6, 2023
    Given 50% while driving a SEAT Ateca Xcellence (235/40 R19) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles
    Not bad in the dry, bad in wet/greasy conditions and absolutely useless in any amount of snow, even 1cm causes a very noticeable lack of grip.
    Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on March 11, 2023
    Given 49% while driving a SEAT Leon 5F1 1.4 TSI (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
    The wear rate in the beginning is pretty significant, i bought the car used, so i cant provide exact rates, but the rate slows down as the tire gets older. But it also gets way worse, the wet traction is horror. The dry performance is pretty good and the handling is quite nice, but that is to the expense of comfort. You can really feel any bump in the road and it ruins the experiance on longer drives in my Seat Leon FR from 2018.
    Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on February 24, 2023
    Given 41% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI PP DSG (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
    These tires are nasty. Poor in the dry and borderline dangerous in the wet. Noisey, provide minimal feedback and when they slide there is next to no warning or progression. They came on a new Golf Mk7 GTI and then a MK8 GTI. Removed from both cars once the engines were bedded in (circa 1,000 miles) and replaced with Pilot Sport tires instead. Why VW fit this garbage on a ‘sporty’ car I have no idea. Presumably they get a good deal on a 12 year old design from Bridgestone.
    Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on February 19, 2023
    Given 34% while driving a SEAT Altea (225/45 R19) on mostly town for 13,000 average miles
    Come fitted from Seat factory, 19" are terrible tires. Really poor wet performance with poor grip and skipping from a standing start Winter/Snow they are useless, 1cm of snow and there's no grip, they are that bad I don't use the car if it snows. Unfortunately it's a lease car so they won't let me change them. Due to change cars shortly and certainly won't be getting another Seat with these tires fitted.
    Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on February 7, 2023
    Given 56% while driving a Renault 21 Megane RS (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
    Came as standard on my '21 Megane RS 300 Stupid good grip in the dry, but I think that's more the car/4 wheel steer than the tires. Nontheless, very good. SKETCHY in the wet. More than 25% throttle in 2nd or 50% throttle in 3rd and the fronts are spinning. This car has a tendency to spin the fronts but it's laughably bad in the wet with these tires. And the lateral grip is even worse, I went a little hot into a roundabout when I first got the car, wet morning, nobody around, ended up more sideways that I've ever been in a FWD car, hit the steering lock counter steering. To give credit, the side was easier to control than expected, but still shouldn't have happened. No bueno. Everything else is good to average. Will be buying PS5 when these die, but they're 14k miles in and still have 4mm front 5mm rear so wear is excellent.
    Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on January 28, 2023
    Given 89% while driving a Audi (255/35 R19) on mostly motorways for 14 average miles
    The tire is good for grip & not to bad in the snow & wet weather not bad on fuel. Comfortable is ok. I can get about 12,500-17,500 miles from the front tires you still have about 1.8 - 2m left of tires. & the rear tires about 34,000-40,000 miles & you have about 1.6 - 2m left of tires tread. In my experience I would buy again & give it 9/10
    Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2023
    Given 42% while driving a BMW 730d (245/40 R20) on mostly motorways for 150 average miles
    Shockingly bad in the wet. I have new 7 series xDrive. Tires were produced 8 weeks ago and fitted 2 weeks ago. Drove through roundabout at moderate speed in the rain, under steer (in xDrive!) and slides 1 meter almost crashing into another car on the round about. On the way back on motorway standard 70 mph, some rain and when chanting lanes back or the car lost grip twice (oversteer). Premium tires recommended as best for 7 series by BMW!!! Those are the worst tires I ever had and it costed me £1500 (rear tires wider and more expansive). Stay away from those.
    Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2022