Bridgestone Potenza
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Great Tyres, best grip for cornering – I replaced my tyres a few years ago with the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 in size 225/45/R17 94W, and I’m finally getting around to writing a review. Overall, these tyres were fantastic! The cornering grip is by far the best I’ve experienced—these tyres really shine when it comes to handling tight turns or aggressive driving. The overall… Read more
performance and road feel were excellent, giving me confidence in both dry and wet conditions. If you're looking for a tyre that excels in handling and cornering, these are definitely up there.
However, the one downside I encountered was the road noise. Compared to the tyres I had before and the ones I’ve had since, the RE003s were noticeably louder. If you have the music on you cant tell. It wasn’t a deal-breaker for me, but it’s worth mentioning if you’re after a quieter ride.
Overall, despite the noise, the performance of the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres was top-notch, and I would definitely recommend them for anyone who values great grip and handling. Just be prepared for a bit more road noise than some other tyres.
Great performance tyres – I purchased the Bridgestone Re003s for my 2016 Subaru Wrx and they have been amazing .Look for buy 3 get 1 free deals and you can’t go wrong.The price point of these tyres is what made me buy then for the quality of tyre performance you get .The grip is amazing in dry and wet conditions and the design of the tread looks super racey.I will be using these tyres again and thats coming from a Pirelli person! Show details
54000km – Wet fantastic, Dry fantastic, 54000km and still 4000-6000 left in them. Low noise in all conditions. Very happy with these will buy again BMW 228i. Show details
Good sport tyre – I am puzzled as to why a few seem to think these tyres are not up to their expectation. I completed 75,000km on these tyres and can't complain at all. The only downside is, that they are not very gorgiving on potholes. You will feel every hole. My experience on the performance of this tyre is, that it is a good long lasting performance tyre. I… Read more
found that it handles the corners well because of it's firmer feel. Grip is satisfactory in wet and in the dry good. Tyre noise is well managed but do get a little noise as they wear more than half, but not enough to cause annoyance. I have 19 inch tyres and because of that and the firmness of these tyres feeling pot holes more readily. I gave these tyres a good hammering every so often on my 370hp Golf R and still managed to clock up good milage. I would buy them again and recommend them, but currently using up my Continental oem tyres first.
235 tyres are too narrow – In the past I've bought 235/45/17 RE002 and RE003 tyres for my 17x8 rims which have all been great. No complaints. This time I bought 235/40/18 RE003 for my 18x8 rims which sadly look terrible. They fit as though they're 215 tyres. Look narrow on the rims. The outside edge of rims are exposed. The inside edge are even more so. Great tyres but dont… Read more
fit as you would expect. Bob Janes told me thats how it is. Bridgestone Australia told me nothing wrong with them. I cant exchange or trade them in. Do yourself a favour, buy something else. PS at the time of purchase the tyres were already 10 months old. Maybe they shrunk ?
In-depth reviews
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SPORT - Quality Sport Road Tyre using the latest technology! – I USE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SPORT TYRES on my Toyota C-HR KOBA. I’ve had them for 10 months now & I just love how safe they make me feel & I know I will get many years of use from them. When I bought my car 12 months ago they had brand new tyres on them - but they were a cheap tyre brand I had never heard of & could find very little if any details… Read more
online about the quality & safety of the tyres. I didn’t feel safe driving around with them so decided to buy a good quality well known brand with a guarantee. I read a lot of professional driving test reviews on these tyres & they were always in the TOP 3 - mostly 1st or 2nd for all round safety & performance. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM BRIDGESTONE: Bridgestone has developed Potenza Sport as the new flagship sport road tyre to give the driver confidence and control. From the new compound and crown technology to a custom tread pattern and carcass design, every feature of Potenza Sport is optimised to meet the high expectation of drivers who demand power with confidence. High speed stability . Ultimate wet performance. Excellent braking performance. Tyre feature Benefits: Asymmetric wall angle on ribs and new hybrid crown reinforcement belts. Provides rigidity and lateral stiffness for superb stability during cornering and straight running. Optimised rib and void distribution with variable rib profile. Optimised contact pressure and water evacuation for ultimate wet performance. Innovative 3D sipes. Increased shear stiffness with benefits in wet braking and abrasion resistance. Sporty carcass package featuring tailored textiles, bead filler and shape. Supports steering response and stability plus optimises rolling resistance. High performance profile shape. Maximises contact area with the road for enhanced grip and stability. With good driving practices and road conditions, regular tyre maintenance - wheel balances, rotation & correct pressure you can expect too get a minimum of 50,000km & up to 80,000km wear from these tyres, up to a period of 10 years. Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres in Australia are covered by a manufacturer's warranty, a road hazard warranty, and a wear life guarantee. Manufacturer's warranty; Covers the tyre for its lifetime, as long as it was purchased from an authorized Bridgestone dealer in Australia. Covers passenger, motorsport, 4x4/SUV, light truck, truck, bus, and industrial tyres. Does not cover Firestone Agricultural or Firestone Earthmover tyres. Road hazard warranty. Covers accidental damage to the tyre. Can be claimed at any Bridgestone Select or Bridgestone Service Centre. Requires the original purchase receipt. Wear life guarantee. Provides credit towards replacement tyres if the tyres wear out before traveling 50,000 km. Claims can be made by contacting a local Bridgestone store. Bridgestone recommends having tyres inspected by a professional every year after they are five years old, and replacing them after 10 years, regardless of condition.
Anyone considering new tyres, just do your research first - there’s plenty of professional information & reviews by both expert’s & personal consumers online about the quality & features of various tyres from Bridgestone & recommendations from the knowledgeable staff at your local tyre sales & fitting stores. There’s tyre styles to suit everyone‘s needs & budget. Bridgestone is considered one of the top selling tyre companies in the world & is always bringing out new tyres with updated technology. But go with what you’re happy with though. There are so many other excellent tyre brands too. But I did my research & read multiple reviews before purchasing the Potenza Sport because I knew I was going to be spending a fair bit of money for wanting a long-lasting quality tyre, that was considered extra safe & recommended for my particular vehicle - being a Toyota C-HR KOBA. Although I don’t drive over the speed limit at all & these tyres are built for speed & safety, I usually travel 10km below the speed limit on Freeways for better fuel economy & added safety; & even less on wet roads, especially on winding roads. I just wanted to have the added confidence of a good quality tyre to help me stay safe on the roads because I do a lot of varied driving; long & short distances, freeway, city & winding narrow country road driving. They were a little expensive ($462 each for 18 inch tyres) but I got these Potenza Sport when they were on sale for a buy 4 tyres & get the 4th tyre Free Special, which also came with Free 3 monthly or 5,000km tyre rotation & balances, plus a free safety check on the car for the life of the tyres, giving me even more peace of mind. I can’t believe these tyres are guaranteed for 50,000km & up to 80,000 km! - depending on what roads you use, your general driving style & how well you look after your tyres with regular rotation & balances, wheel alignments & correct air pressure. With my gentle & careful driving style & given I only drive about 7,000 -10,000 km annually, I’m sure to get many, many years of use from these tyres, saving me money in the long run. with great peace of mind regarding safety. I’m so glad I did buy them though, because I do feel much safer driving - especially in the wet weather. They’re great on the dry roads too, I feel very stable & ‘grounded’, the tyres have excellent grip & pull up quickly if you have to stop suddenly - even on a wet road. I’ve had to brake quickly a few times in the wet & I was very impressed with the tyres not ‘locking up’ & not skidding at all. Cornering is perfect & the overall drive is very smooth & comfortable, they’re not noisy either & I’ve also noticed slightly better fuel economy too - really, you just can’t go wrong with these tyres. These are by far the best tyres I’ve ever purchased. Good luck with researching & choosing the most suitable tyres for your vehicle to satisfy your particular needs. But I’d stick with Bridgestone! Especially Potenza Sport‼️
Comparable to Eagle F1 – Personally I've found these tyres amazing, not sure about the people saying they flat spotted from sitting over a weekend, I would say that is a you and a tyre pressure problem. Properly inflated tires won't do that. I've had the RE003 twice, first time on a FWD Saab 9-5 aero wagon, they were mental, transformed the car, gripped amazing in wet and… Read more
dry. My previous tires would wheel spin when the turbo kicked in on traffic light drags, these just hooked up. Sold car before tires worn so don't know tire life. A few years have passed, a few cars, a few tires, and I would say these are up their with my other favourite, Goodyear Eagle F1s. Currently on a 2010 Audi A6 Quattro V6, and its good to know my memories of them in the Saab were well founded. In the RWD biased quattro of the A6, she pushes hard, in the wet and dry, yet to have wheelspin, had a minor slide on understeer a couple of mornings in the wet, but that <1km from home and the tyres were cold. I don't buy tyres for the longevity, I buy them for the safety and grip. If people are going to moan about 20000kms then they have bought the wrong tire, or perhaps need to maintain them better and rotate the Fronts to the back? Tyres at this price point are typically soft compound and won't last, but they won't have the same wet weather grip either, especially for those of you on RWD. My only issue currently is the rear wandering a little on uneven surface, but I'm trying to determine if that is the air suspension or the tires, never noticed it on the Saab. If only NZ/AUS got uniroyals though, as my ultimate fav is the RainSport3, had them in the UK on a Merc C320, RE003 closest I can find in our limited market.
These are bad, won’t buy them again – These tyres were great, great grip, excellent handling but only a 1000 k’s, tyres developed run out and high shoulders as if they were over inflated but tyres were only inflated as directed by every tyre shop. Tyres before they went airy were great but once they started doing their own thing, run out and high shoulders, my car started tracking… Read more
badly, developed vibration in steering which resulted in me taking them back to Bridgestone Select Caloundra. They tried faulting my rims but couldn’t find anything wrong with them. They’ve replaced them with a new set of tyres because all 4 needed replacement after 1600 k’s. The new set straight off the bat before I even put them on my car had high shoulders, they were visible and you could feel the dip in the middle, so straight up they were tracking badly following every rut in the road making my driving experience horrible, not very enjoyable when you are constantly fighting the steering just trying to go in a straight line. Just about everything is new in my steering, struts, ball joints, superpro bushings ect ect on my BF Falcon wagon. Bridgestone were still trying to find fault with my wheels but couldn’t find anything wrong with them and were making excuses as to why they were high in the shoulders. They want to send my rims and tyres away for testing but I couldn’t be bothered being mucked around, I just want to be able to drive my car without issue, so will be buying some cheap tyres as I always used to and tell Bridgestone to stick their Bridgestone Potenza’s where the sun don’t shine.
Positive reviews
Amazing! – The service I received was perfect. Great product, and expertly delivered. The technician was knowledgeable, and friendly. I would certainly recommend this mob, and will engage them again.
Confidence inspiring tyre – Tyre 225/50/17 on 2008 Euro , completed 51000 in three years, tyres on car when purchased, still had lots of dry and wet grip at end .Hit some water at speed and vehicle barely moved off line, that was surprising. lots of toll road travel , noisy towards the end. The tyres were ten years old and did inspire confidence to drive that bit harder,… Read more
pushed the speed a bit.Did keep the pressure up to 34psi, regularity balanced reckon that helped with tyre life. Looking for less noisy tyre for next fitment.
Not bad at all – Coming from a history of Michelin and pirelli, these tyres came with a set of wheels I bought. I’m surprised at how competent they are both in the wet and dry. They are a bit noisy and unfortunately I get flat spots in them when left undriven for the weekend. The spots disappear after they warm up but it’s something I’ve not had with other brands.… Read more
The profile is quite square and the deep side grooves look great and get rid of water well. I’ve had them for 10,000ks and they are just starting to see wear. I inflate 10% higher than recommended. Overall not as good as Michelins but for value for money pretty good.
Negative reviews
Poor Wear - 245/45 R17 – I have a Ford Falcon XR6 and I bought 4 Bridgestone Potenza Adrendlin RE003 tyres for $305 each in 2022. I was happy with the tyres generally, but I only got 25,200 kms on these expensive tyres. I got 51,000 kms on my 4 Pirelli P1 Cinturato tyres previously (also very expensive).
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Wear out far too quickly – I've always loved these tyres, they do everything right, either wet or dry they're great but the last set that I put on my 2009 Ford Falcon have worn out so quickly I can no longer recommend them. I drive slowly , never tow and always have the correct pressure but the rear tyres are 70% worn after only 16 thousand kms. It's not as if they've worn… Read more
unevenly, in fact they've worn so evenly you could put a straight edge on it. With a bit of luck I hope to get another 4k out of them which will be a grand total 20k which just isn't acceptable. The Michelin Primacy 4's that were on it prior lasted 35k and I only changed them because they were going a bit hard and getting a little noisy but were stlll nowhere near the wear indicators.. Bridgestone had no answers and of course didn't care either, they probably think they're going to sell me another set of tyres. They'd be wrong.
Very poor performance – Purchased 4 new Potenza tyres for my LEXUS IS250C in Feb 2020, from Bridgestone Select, Castlehill. Those tyres didnt last for 3.5 yrs & or 15,000km.Mostly during Covid, not much of running.This time when taken for Rego inspect,I was told I needed to replace tyres.I normally do 35-40K on my previous vehicles. I have switched to Michallin tyres now Show details
Recent reviews
I recently switched to Bridgestone Potenza tires, and the difference in driving performance was noticeable almost immediately. From the first few miles, the tires provided excellent grip and responsiveness, making the car feel more connected to the road than before. One of the standout qualities has been the handling. Whether navigating tight… Read more
corners, highway ramps, or winding back roads, the Potenza tires inspire confidence with their strong traction and precise steering response. The vehicle feels stable and predictable, even during spirited driving. Braking performance has also been impressive, with shorter stopping distances and a reassuring sense of control in both dry and wet conditions.
Another pleasant surprise has been their performance in rainy weather. The tires channel water effectively, reducing the feeling of hydroplaning and maintaining good road contact during heavy downpours. This has made daily commuting much less stressful when conditions are less than ideal.
Despite being performance-oriented tires, ride comfort has remained quite reasonable. Road noise is present but not excessive, and the tires absorb minor road imperfections better than I expected. Long highway drives remain comfortable, while still delivering the sporty characteristics that make driving enjoyable.
Durability has also been satisfactory. After several months of regular use, the tread wear appears even, and the tires continue to perform consistently. Proper rotation and maintenance have helped maximize their lifespan while preserving their handling characteristics.
Overall, my experience with Bridgestone Potenza tires has been extremely positive. They offer an excellent balance of grip, steering precision, wet-weather confidence, and everyday usability. For drivers looking to enhance their vehicle's handling without sacrificing practicality, these tires are a strong choice and have made every drive more enjoyable.
what an amazing service easy to purchase tyers & book to have them fitted fitter arrived on time and in no time I had 4 new tyers on my car highly recommend them Show details
Happy with product – I had to replace one tyre (I had only recently had all four changed in Nov). Unfortunately I had a side wall puncture that needed tyre replacement. Gentleman that came out was ok but he knelt down at the tyre and said "this tyre was damaged in an impact". No, it was not. It was a 5cm screw that punctured my tyre on the sidewall, I actually had… Read more
the screw in my hand. I was offended because I am a female so I guess the easy assumption was that I was a woman, hit my tyre and caused the flat. The gutter rash on that tyre was from the car accident I was in a couple of years ago. A man on his phone in a tradie ute rear ended me which pushed me towards the gutter causing the damage. Insurance did not fix the rim because it was not the stock rim.
I then mentioned that the lug nut socket was in the cup holder. He replied "yeah I have that one, in fact they're the most common socket out there & isn't going to avoid theft, they're pretty much useless". Ok then. He then said "I'll be done in 10 mins & then leave". Which he did.
Was it a great experience? No it wasn't. I work in the auto industry (new car warranty officer) so I'm not the typical woman that doesn't know anything about her vehicle. I didn't have my vehicle towed to work because I didn't want to spend money on a tow hence why I booked with your service.
Thank you for getting my tyre fixed so quickly.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 – A great tyre with very low road noise levels I found the tyres on the rear did not last longer than 30,000 Klms but, the front lasted a lot longer not sure why.
Great grip – I purchased the re003 tyres and used them on the front of a lotus Esprit Amazing grip in dry. And a also great in the wet. Have recommended to other club members. Show details
Excellent tire – Have had a set of these tires on my 06 Lancer 2.4 that is a workhorse car. Well maintained too I might add. 15,000ks on them so far and going strong, never let me down. They are just as good as the day they went on. Show details
A very below average tyre from Bridgestone – Had a pair of these Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalins fitted to the front wheels of my Toyota Aurion in early December 2020 including a full front & rear wheel alignment. After just under 2 years & 27,000km both are well on the way out with poor tyre wear on a FWD vehicle. A very below average tyre from Bridgestone. Its back to the Michelins or Pirelli's for me in the future. Show details
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Best bang for buck tyre – I fitted a set of these (215/50/18) to my 2017 BN Mazda 3 around 12 months ago now. They absolute transformed the cars grip levels for a more than reasonable price. Seeing that I love a great handling car, I also tweaked the Mazda 3 by lowering 30mm on sports suspension, and dialled in some extra front negative camber via camber bolts . These mods… Read more
then sent this humble car with the RE003’s as well into a complete next level of grip, handling and driving fun on the twisties. The tyres are wearing well, not noisy, and have a great tread pattern. Probably not for the track, but near perfect for the road. Will definitely buy again, and strongly recommend.
It is everything as advertised and beyond – Tyres are very grippy in all conditions at least on the right car, we have it on my mrs’ IS300H which is probably the right weight of a car for these tyres. Rear wheel drive as well considering in wet corners we do get to spin if the tyres aren’t good. So these ones pass the test! The compound is definitely softer and we don’t expect to get more… Read more
than 30,000km. We don’t have any shoes last that long so are also happy to get new ones for the car. Cannot stress enough about the right tyres for the right car, these tyres are not for lighter vehicles, you just can’t get the best out of them.
Awesome tyres – Came with my car. Have since driven 5000km's in the few months on a mix of roads, including urban, highways, gravel and rough roads, with plenty of tread left. When I first bought and drove in the car I felt the steering was a bit stiffer than my previous car (possibly because it was heavier) but after a while I didn't feel it was stiff anymore… Read more
and was very fluid. Maybe I got used to it or it was the tyres doing something.
Really grippy in dry and wet. I'm not sure why reviews say that it sucks, because I haven't noticed anything off.
Takes corners with ease.
Very responsive handling (very fluid) and comfortable to ride in, with not much road noise.
I run these staggered with the front 225/45/R17, rear 245/40/R17
I highly recommend these tyres, really good for price. Also there's a promotion for them at the moment, buy 3 get 1 free.
Great tyres – Great grip wet and dry, much better than the pilot sport 4s my car came with. (MK8 Fiesta ST ) Much quieter more grip and cheaper. Cant comment on life only had them for a few hundred ks Show details
These tyres are fantastic – Have these tyres fitted to my ba falcon. Nice soft road feel, quiet and holds the cars line. Easy driving and cornering. Unbelievable performance in the wet, I have even pushed the turn to see how far they would go and no spin out or loss of grip. I got 90,000 km before replacement. Other tyres I have used only 40 to 50,000 know. Great tyre! Show details
Poor quality, horrible control in wet, low durability – I bought a full set of them for my Lexus IS350 Fsport, 2016 from Bridgestone Hornsby in 2020 at the beginning of COVID-19. So we haven't used the car much, after 10k we noticed loosing the grip on the wet conditions. Manufacturer's Warranty, Road Hazard Warranty and Wear Life Guarantee are not true and they asked me to pay $ 330 to change 2 out of 4 faulty products. Very disappointing. Show details
225/45R 18 95W XL BS RE003 Always have bought these for my Mazda 6. 34000 kilometres this set – Tyres perform pretty good in both wet and dry. You get fair bit of road noise. Durability my opinion is poor. Really think 34k is pretty low for easy driving Worse since they left Australia. I wouldn’t recommend buying these. I’m a slow learner lol Show details
These tyres are terrible – I bought a set of 4 245/35/r19’s on the 27/5/21, I’ve only driven 1600 k’s on them and they have started distorting. They were great when I first got them and was the first time I forked out and bought decent tyres, should have stuck with cheap ones. My car started tracking badly and noticed that the centre of the tyres started sagging as if they… Read more
had been over inflated, I’ve always put 38 to 40 psi in them as recommended to me by nearly every tyre shop. All four tyres sagged in the guts and tracking bad on the road and then they have started to go out of round, so not only do they track badly, they now shake at highway speeds. I took them back to Bridgestone Select in Caloundra where I purchased them, they saw that they weren’t right, took videos and photos of the defects in the tyres and contacted their head office, head office said that they want them sent to Brisbane to check the tyres, I said alright but they them changed their mind and wanted them sent on the rims, I said no way, every time someone goes near my chrome 19’s they get marked and scratched. They could see in the videos that my rims were good and their tyres were crap, so now I have to wait for someone from Bridgestone to come to my house to check the tyres, god knows how long that will take, luckily I have a spare set of wheels to put on my car. Not happy at all, the defects are obvious and I don’t understand why I have to be mucking around and having to wait, the product is faulty, so either give me new tyres or refund me and I’ll go somewhere else and buy some tyres. Their under warranty and should be sorted out. It’s total nonsense, being on a pension and a full time career for my Mum, don’t have time to muck around. I liked the tyres until they started doing their own thing. Very annoyed and disheartened.
Wet grip is bad – I bought these tyres late 2020 for a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 manual running 16in wheels. They don't appear to be noisy. There have been no balance issues. I have driven on them about 600km on the freeway, about 200km rural B roads and about 1200km urban driving. I have not pushed these tyres very hard in the dry, except some large roundabouts taken… Read more
with some speed, where the grip was was not bad, but the speed was not particularly high, certainly nowhere near the car or tyres' limits. The tyres were bought from Bob Jane T-marts for about $100 each, which was cheap for a performance tyre at the time. What is very bad with these tyres is wet-weather grip. The speed with which these tyres (well, one tyre) loses all traction from a standing start in the wet is surprising for a so-called performance tyre. It has done this half a dozen times. With minimal throttle, letting out the clutch when taking off ofrom a T-junction, the inside wheel immediately begins to spin and continues to around the corner and only grips again when the clutch is disengaged. I have also experimented a little with taking sharp corners in the wet with a little more speed than usual, to find that the car understeers more quickly than expected. I do not trust these tyres. Despite having travelled less than 2000km, I will dispose of them when my daughter gets her licence and will be driving the car. Her life is worth more to me than losing money on a set of dangerous tyres. I keep putting it down to oil on the road, maybe the pressures are not right (have checked, even slightly reducing or increasing a few psi from placard) but in summary, I simply do not trust these tyres. Bridgestone, you have made some very, very good performance tyres - and I think I've driven on RE003s before, and thought that they were very good -- but what have you done with the RE003 since to make them so bad in the wet?
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It’s been nearly a year and Bridgestone Select Caloundra or Bridgestone themselves haven’t sorted… Read more