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Bridgestone Potenza S001 Test Results

Tested 2010 to 2020 11 publications

Tested 28 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th.

  • 28Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 5Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 45%Field beaten on average
  • 11Publications
Bridgestone Potenza S001

28 tests, 2010 to 2020

0%50%100%201020112012201320142015201820192020Average 45%2010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Tire Test (2010): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tire Test (2010): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the field2010 EVO FWD Tire Test (2010): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tires (2011): P3 of 3, Beat 0% of the field2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test (2011): P7 of 14, Beat 54% of the field2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tire Test (2011): P3 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tire Test (2011): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2012 EVO Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test (2012): P8 of 50, Beat 84% of the field2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P5 of 15, Beat 71% of the field2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2012): P8 of 9, Beat 13% of the field2012 EVO Summer Tire Test (2012): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test (2013): P9 of 19, Beat 53% of the field2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2013): P7 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2014 ACE Summer Tire Test (2014): P5 of 11, Beat 60% of the field2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test (2014): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2014): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire Test (2015): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test (2019): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P3 of 50, Beat 96% of the field2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020): P9 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020): P11 of 20, Beat 47% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 45%
The latest test

2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test P11 of 20

Satisfactory.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling Weak: Noise, Value, Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Record by discipline

Where the Bridgestone Potenza S001 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 4 P6.5 of 21.3 53% -
Dry Handling 3 P7.7 of 12 38% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P4.3 of 21.3 54% 2
Wet Handling 3 P4 of 12 57% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Straight Aqua 3 P4 of 12 75% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Noise 3 P11 of 12 14% -
Value
Wear 2 P11.5 of 18 37% -
Value 1 P19 of 20 5% -
Rolling Resistance 3 P11.7 of 12 5% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Potenza S001. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Pirelli P Zero 17 shared: 4 ahead, 13 behind 17 4 13 - 24%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 17 shared: 0 ahead, 17 behind 17 0 17 - 0%
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 11 shared: 3 ahead, 8 behind 11 3 8 - 27%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 11 shared: 2 ahead, 9 behind 11 2 9 - 18%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 10 shared: 7 ahead, 3 behind 10 7 3 - 70%
Continental Sport Contact 5 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind 9 5 4 - 56%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 8 4 4 - 50%
Nokian Z G2 8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 8 4 4 - 50%
Kumho Ecsta KU39 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Nexen N8000 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Continental Sport Contact 3 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Vredestein Ultrac Cento 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 4 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 4 3 0 1 100%
Toyo Proxes Sport 4 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 4 3 0 1 100%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Predecessor 7 0 6th 34%
Bridgestone Potenza S001 This tire 28 1 6th 45%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Successor 32 7 3rd 68%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 28 tests. Updated September 10, 2025.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 shows a split personality across 28 tests: often excellent in wet grip and balanced all-round capability in earlier years, but hampered by noise, rolling resistance and inconsistent wet performance in some UHP sizes. Standout wet braking/handling wins in 2020 (1st in both wet braking and wet handling; 1st of 49 in wet braking in the braking shootout) underline peak wet grip potential after late-life updates, while multiple mid-pack overall finishes (average position 6) reflect variability across sizes and generations.

Dry performance is generally competent to good with occasional high subjective steering feel, yet rarely class-leading on raw lap/brake metrics. Environmental aspects (rolling resistance, sometimes wear, and value/price) frequently underperform. Early launch-era results include top overall placements (1st/11 in 2010 Sport Auto; 3rd/9 in 2010 Auto Zeitung), but more recent UHP tests show mid-to-late pack results when facing newer rivals.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Bridgestone Potenza S001 (20 tests) and 139 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 5 of 20 tests 62 praise, 18 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise weakness in 3 of 20 tests 8 praise, 48 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 10 of 20 tests 21 praise, 9 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort weakness in 3 of 20 tests 8 praise, 34 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling weakness in 6 of 20 tests 4 praise, 9 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance weakness in 5 of 20 tests 1 praise, 4 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Even wear no test mentions it 4 praise, 11 criticise of 139 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 28

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

2020 3 tests
P11 of 20 Beat 47% of the field

2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild 245/45 R18

Satisfactory.

StrongWet BrakingWet Handling WeakNoiseValueRolling Resistance WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2019 1 test
P5 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/30 R20

Conditionally Recommended.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingStraight Aqua WeakWet BrakingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerContinental Sport Contact 6

2018 1 test
2015 1 test
2014 3 tests
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

The home advantage counting for nothing, the Bridgestone S001 finished last, struggling in both the subjective and measured tests

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

P5 of 7 Beat 33% of the field

2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test

Auto Review 255/40 R19

The Bridgestone S001 has a surprisingly poor subjective score, feeling numb in both the wet and dry and with only average grip, not feeling that sporty. Excellent wear and extremely comfortable makes it look like Bridgestone have taken this tire too far away from the sporty feel they often enjoy. Good tires for everyday driving, but for track days is better to choose something else.

WinnerContinental ContiSportContact 5 P

2013 5 tests
P7 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

The noisiest tire on test, and ninth place in wet handling is not what you'd expect from a premium manufacturer like Bridgestone, though they are currently working on new developments to improve these scores. The S001 scored much better in the aquaplaning tests, finishing above average, and in the dry handling tests it felt sharp and grippy with a strong fourth fastest time overall.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tire Test

Auto Review 225/45 R17

An extremely sturdy tire which gives s sporty steering feel, but reduced comfort and a high tire weight. Much better than the previous generation Potenza RE050A in the wet, the Bridgestone is a good all round tire but a little off the pace of the leaders.

WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

2012 5 tests
P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2012 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

Mid pack in most of the wet tests, the Bridgestone showed to be a stronger performance in the dry, with an excellent subjective feel on track

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P8 of 9 Beat 13% of the field

2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

Sport Auto 235/35 R19

The Bridgestone Potenza S 001 does not show any glaring weaknesses, but no outstanding strengths. Only in the aquaplaning tests does the Bridgestone put on a strong performance, otherwise it sits in the midfield. Its steering is precise enough, with a tendency to understeer. When wet, the Potenza gives little feedback, and the traction is poor.

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2012 EVO Max Performance Tire Test

EVO 235/40 R18

Unlike when we tested the S001 and found it a little numb, this version of the new Bridgestone echoes Bridgestones of old. Good dry grip with excellent feedback, average grip the wet but the excellent subjective scores make the tire uncomfortable and bumpy on the road.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 3

2011 6 tests
P8 of 10 Beat 22% of the field

2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Bridgestone wont be happy their new flagship tire, the Potenza S001, finished 8th on their own test track. The Bridgestone had a strong result in the dry handling test and finished 3rd in the cabin noise, but performed poorly in the wet almost finishing last in the straight line aquaplaning test.

WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

P7 of 14 Beat 54% of the field

2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Bridgestone have traded wet performance for improved dry grip, where it sets the benchmark

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P3 of 3 Beat 0% of the field

2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tires

255/40 R19

On changing to the S001 the Audi A7 felt instantly more numb, with the lack of feedback instantly leading to more understeer as you reached the limit of grip. Braking was good, and initial turn in and bite was better than the Conti in the dry, but on the wet circuit both the driver and the car struggled with understeer. On both the dry and wet surface once you'd passed the limit of grip it was hard to regain control without a big lift of throttle leading to this being the least enjoyable tire on the Audi.

WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

2010 3 tests
P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2010 EVO FWD Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

WinnerContinental ContiSportContact 5 P

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