The UHP summer tyre in 19 inches also convinced the experts on the test track with its "flawless driving characteristics" and "extremely high grip" in the dry. The outstanding performance of the Potenza Sport is the result of innovative tyre development based on Bridgestone's many years of racing experience and partnerships with prestigious vehicle manufacturers. The UHP tyre has been specially tailored to the needs of demanding drivers and delivers a high level of control and confidence.
"We are very pleased with the verdict of the renowned test experts at Auto Zeitung. To be honoured as test winner once again proves the high-quality standards with which we develop our state-of-the-art portfolio," says Steven De Bock, Vice President Consumer Replacement and OE at Bridgestone EMIA. "With top products, we offer our retail partners a first-class range so that they can be number one for their end customers."
Convincing sporting performance
In addition to the outstanding test result in Auto Zeitung, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport recently proved its qualities in the 2023 summer sports tyre test of Auto Bild sportscars. With the best performance both in the wet, as well as in the dry and circular drive on wet roads, the UHP tyre from Bridgestone secured the prestigious rating "exemplary". With an overall score of 1.3, it also shows "good balance, precise steering behaviour […] and respectable safety reserves in aquaplaning", according to the test experts.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport has already achieved nine podiums in renowned tyre test publications since its market launch at the beginning of 2021.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport offers best-in-class performance in the dry1 and outstanding control in the wet1, making it particularly convincing for disciplines where safety is an important feature. The premium tyre is also engineered to go further for longer, providing higher mileage than its predecessor, the Potenza S001*2.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport allows drivers to experience the full sporty performance of their vehicles
and also offers strong safety reserves.
*1 Tests carried out by T?V S?D on the request of Bridgestone in July-September 2020 at the facilities Bridgestone EUPG (Italy) for dry and wet tests with Audi S4 3.0 TFSI, on tyre size 245/40 R18. Potenza Sport compared to the performances of main competitors in the same segment: Continental PremiumContact6, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, Pirelli P Zero PZ4. Annex Report No. [713190691-PS].Straight stability, rating: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.33), Continental Premium Contact 6 (9.00), Michelin Pilot Sport 4(8.67), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (8.67), Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (8.56).Cornering stability, rating: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.21), Continental Premium Contact 6 (8.13), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (8.67), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (8.33), Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (8.58).Dry braking distance (100 km/h to 0 km/h), metres: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (33.4), Continental Premium Contact 6 (35.4), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (34.5), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (35.9), Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (34.8). Wet Cornering - Lateral wet grip (lateral acceleration) in meters/second2: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (7.06), Continental Premium Contact 6 (6.42), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (6.45), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (6.63), Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (7.03). Wet handling (subjective evaluation and average speed) average rating and in km/h: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.19; 90.87), Continental Premium Contact 6 (7.97; 87.32), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (8.28; 87.84), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (8.25; 88.05), Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (8.72; 89.12).
*2 Based on internal tests conducted at Bridgestone Technical Centre Europe with Audi A4 on tyre size 245/40R18, Bridgestone Potenza Sport achieved 10 percent better mileage estimation versus same size of its predecessor Potenza S001.
About Bridgestone in Thailand
Headquartered in Tokyo, Bridgestone Corporation is a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In Thailand, Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. (TBSC) is a leading manufacturer in the Thai automotive industry, while Bridgestone Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BSTL) is the exclusive importer & distributor, and supervises the marketing strategy for Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton branded tires in Thailand. Bridgestone is a brand trusted by its customers, dealers and business partners. It offers an extensive range of quality tires, carefully developed to suit local conditions and to deliver social value and customer value. Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility and improving the way people move, live, work and play.
