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Bridgestone Potenza s03

Max Performance Summer

Replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position Replaces the Bridgestone Potenza S02A

The Bridgestone Potenza s03 is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 67% from 7 owner reviews 57% would buy again Read the reviews
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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 February 2011.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 62,500miles driven
  • 11sizes available
Bridgestone Potenza s03 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza s03

7.0/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 67% 44% 32%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 43% 7.0

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 32% of this score. The other 68% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Size Range11 sizes available

185-235Width65-75Profile15-16Rim104-121 RLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU Label

Noise

72dB

Popular sizes225/45 R16225/45 R17255/35 R18205/50 R15245/35 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridgestone Potenza s03's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Potenza s03 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Potenza s03?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza s03 6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Potenza s03 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza s03 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Potenza s03 again?
57% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Potenza s03 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 14% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Bridgestone Potenza s03 replace?
The Bridgestone Potenza s03 is the successor to the Bridgestone Potenza S02A in Bridgestone's range.
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Has the Bridgestone Potenza s03 been replaced?
The Bridgestone Potenza s03 has been replaced by the Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Potenza s03 come in?
The Bridgestone Potenza s03 is available in 11 sizes, ranging from 185-235/65-75 R15-16.
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Bridgestone Potenza s03 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza s03 averages 67%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 5.4. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 67%
  • Dry Grip 86%
  • Wear 71%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Handling 67%
  • Comfort 60%
  • Wet Grip 54%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 56%

“I managed to get these tires from a mate who worked at Porsche at the time so I couldn't grumble at the price, however when you realise its the tires that connect you to the road you really need to look elsewhere. They...”

  • Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 588 found this helpful
Most critical 53%

“Take a little time to warm up, once warm impressive dry grip and gentle break away considering the grip, suspect not far behind a full on track tire (in the dry at least), pretty useless in the wet, spinning up easily...”

  • Toyota MK2 MR2 Turbo
  • 500 miles
Read full review → 592 found this helpful
Longest term 57%

“These tires came fitted to a set of AC Schniters i bought and had only covered a few thousand miles max before i got them. When pushed hard in the dry they never gave me any trouble, and i could rely on them in sticky...”

  • BMW E90 320d
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 573 found this helpful

All 5 Bridgestone Potenza s03 reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
56%
Member
I managed to get these tires from a mate who worked at Porsche at the time so I couldn't grumble at the price, however when you realise its the tires that connect you to the road you really need to look elsewhere. They are alright in the dry they do loose grip round islands though so you cant push em very hard. My rears are now Vredestrien sessanta's so they are over compensating for the Bridgestone's lack of grip. I'm dying to get some new tires up front but the bridgestone's have honestly lasted forever. They are the best wearing tires I have owned even if they are poor in the wet. I can't even pull out of junctions without them spinning, they are scary in the wet. They have a really good tire wall and rim saver so they will protect your alloys pretty well. I am generally a steady driver so don't think the spinning comes from over excitable take offs. report based on a 25th Anniversary TDi Golf

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 588
57%
Member
  • BMW E90 320d
  • 245/35 R19 W
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
These tires came fitted to a set of AC Schniters i bought and had only covered a few thousand miles max before i got them. When pushed hard in the dry they never gave me any trouble, and i could rely on them in sticky situations. It was difficult to know how 'on the limit' you were. In the wet the fronts done well under braking, but the rears were always keen to try and break away under acceleration. I had terrible tram-lining with these tires, terrible! The make up of the tires must be very hard, not a comfortable ride (grit your teeth when you spot a pot hole) and not the quietest tires but not bad. Also made the steering feel heavy and a bit 'dead'. All in all, a decent tread, but dated by todays tire making technology.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 573
73%
Member
These S-03s are probably the best overall tire I've used yet. Amazing in the dry, decent in the wet (for a bridgestone). Can spin/judder when launching on damp/wet roads but way better in the wet than the stock Potenza RE040s were when I had a Civic Type-R (EP3). Nice stiff sidewalls make them a bit crashy at times but they do handle like you are on rails so worth it.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 601

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53%
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Take a little time to warm up, once warm impressive dry grip and gentle break away considering the grip, suspect not far behind a full on track tire (in the dry at least), pretty useless in the wet, spinning up easily, especially when cold
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 592
77%
Member
  • BMW Z1
  • 225/45 R16 W
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
These were excellent compared to the Dunlop SP Sport 9000s that preceded them and I really did think I would be buying them again. They gave very good grip, wet and dry and road feel was really impressive. However, at the time I needed to replace them, I couldn't get stock.

A very good tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 542
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