Bridgestone Potenza S001
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Excellent handling tyre, but not as durable as others – There may be a number of reasons you replace tyres with the same manufacturer and brand. For instance, on my better half's SUV we replaced the Pirellis with the same brand after over 60,000km of excellent use. I should review these as they surprised me with their longevity and grip. Another example is reapplying Michelin Pilot Super Sports to my… Read more
V8 daily driver. Sure, they seem to last about half as long at 30,000km, but the grip is prodigious for most of it and that's more important in this car. I have written a review on these tyres, although an update may be in order. So what about the Bridgestone Potenza S001? I bought these to replace the existing ones, like-for-like, after only 15,000km. The durability I found a little disappointing, but there's two reasons I returned to the Potenza. The first: they are the reference tyre for my car. I believe as long as a car's in warranty then using the reference tyres is best, as it removes one excuse a manufacturer may use in the event of a claim ("But sir/madam, your tyres are too wide for the car and that's why your drive shaft failed!"). The second, and more persuasive reason, is Bridgestone are the only manufacturer of a front tyre with the size of 215/45/R20. Yup, a bespoke tyre size that only Bridgestone make. What's funnier is the front tyres were less expensive than my rear tyres which, at 245/45R20, which I could have bought from any manufacturer. In the end, though, I opted for Potenzas for both rear and front. I like to self schadenfreude sometimes. Why do they last only 15,000km? The answer is the tyre depth is 6mm, unlike the 8mm or more you may get with a regular tyre. The reason they are made like this, so I believe, is economy. It's meant to be more economical to drive (more kms per litre). After all, this is a tyre for a hybrid car and that extra km per litre is what it's all about. Yet, the tyres aren't bad per se. They have excellent grip in the dry, although less so in the wet. Indeed, in August 2020 I found myself struggling to avoid small, heart wrenching slides in the rain. After I checked the tread depth, I found them to be on the "just" side of legal and this prompted me to book it in. Another facet about the bespoke front tyre is that they aren't kept in stock on the local Bob Jane shelf, or even in Bridgestone in Canberra. The front tyre took a few months to get from Bridgestone in Adelaide who, I suspect, had to go to overseas. As I drive the car infrequently, this delay didn't impact me and, well, the wait was worth it. The new tyres have improved the car tremendously. Punchy grip, reasonably low tyre noise on a flat road, and good economy. I also know, from the previous tyres, they will continue to function very well for most of their road going life which is, of course, somewhat limited. But mustn't grumble. My bespoke tyres are a bargain compared to those on the Bugatti Veyron. The Veyron uses Michelin Pilot Sport PAX tyres made only for that car and which cost, per set, between $30,000-$42,000 USD. Also, and depending on how it's driven, the Veyron's tyres may only last 2,000-4,000km. All in all, this makes the Bridgestone Potenza S001 a bargain in comparison. At least, that's what I keep telling myself.
enormous tyre noise and inner side of tyre very bumpy – factory tyre to my 2017 Golf. I have only done 23000 km. the inside of the rear left tyre was very bumpy and uneven. this cause enormous drumming noise while driving. outside of the front right tyre is peeling off. there are still lots of tread on these tyres. But I had to change to other brands. I do not think I will buy Bridgestone tyres anymore and neither recommend them. Show details
The BEST BMW TYRE – These tyres are the very best tyres I have ever driven on, no wonder why BMW recommends them. I am on my 4th set and after driving friends cars with other brands, I cannot recommend a better tyre. Their performance, wet or dry is second to none. They stick to the road, are quiet and give an amazing steering feel. I cannot recommend these tyres enough. 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
Best Tyres – I had the standard Pirelli tyres on my Octavia VRS and changed them to the Potenza S001's in February. I don't lose traction as much as I used to and these tyres hold onto the road really well - I can't fault them! Even got free rotate and balance for the life of the tyres. Show details
245/35/19 S001 9000km review – These are factory fit on my Megane RS280. My last car was the Megane RS265 that was a daily car with weekend track duty. They had Conti5p, Re003, KU39, Conti5p again, and Michelin Pilot sport 4S. So far the new Megane hasnt done a track day but as a daily and mountain run car I actually like the tyres. I drive it pretty hard, with launch control… Read more
used a lot, and as a Sport focused tyre find its probably in my top 3. Probably better feedback and shoulder wear than Conti5p than only lasted 14k km on my Last car (albeit a different model). I like these for normal driving and quick driving up mountains etc. I will give these a go on track at Lakeside soon and see how they go. My only gripe is standing start traction is no where near as good as PS4S (but close to Conti5p) and is a nice comfy ride for when cruising on highway etc. Will rotate this week so should easily see 20,000km which for me is a great outcome . Looks to last about 30-40% longer than Conti5p, same as re003 (but a far nicer tyre) and maybe close to Ps4s (that got 26 k km)
I wouldnt buy again as PS4s is probably that extra edge Im looking for, but if I was a little less 10/10ths focused I would go again.
Average with low millage – Very average Tyre to what Bridgestone thinks about it. Had them on a brand new car, did not even last three years, became very noisy when reached 30,000 km so had to change them. Not worth the money. Show details
Love it – Okay, I rrsearched this tyre hardcore prior to buying. I abused thr Kmart price match system on that tyre website and paid $329 per tyre (and I enjoyed saving $200 per tyre). Okay my car is light and is a midship engine so handling is important. And these tyres in the rain is like driving on dry road I can drive at the same speed and still… Read more
maintain similar gripping (I am still not saying people will become better drivers and figure out how to merge). I am not sure about wear yet but I have a good record with tyres. My previous tyres lasted 5+ years. So if these ones last 3 I would say totally worth it.
For those burnout enthusiasts IDK what to tell you, go buy tyres not made of rubber?
Loved this tire... Full Stop! – These tires as said by the guy I bought the car off are & were total road huggers. I pushed my AWD turbo to the limits & loved these tires handling, dry or wet & cornering! They also looked really good from side on, they had that real sporty edge to them. Overall highly recommended :D Show details
Excellent Grip in both wet and dry – I have these on my Mitsubishi Evo 6 Tommi Makinen Edition (OEM was the Potenza S-01!!) and my Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4. Similar drive lines similar power.. Though the Legnum is 400kg heavier. I run them at 36-38 psi. LOVE these tyres! Absolutely outstanding grip in the Dry or Wet...absolutely tenacious when pushed, especially on the Makinen… Read more
Edition. Initial turn in, is excellent! As is the great stability at speed, the sidewalls are quite stiff compared to normal road tyres. they aren't as comfortable as a normal road tyre, so you'll feel the road imperfections... and when they are really struggling for grip when pushing the limits through the steering wheel..(depending on car that is!) Also they do make a fair amount of noise compared to "normal" tyres too. Wear... is a little faster than others but, being a soft compound, the performance these things give, it's worth every penny!! I ran Kumho KU-36 Semi slicks and found.. despite the huge road noise they made, grip levels were very similar..sidewall stiffness is roughly the same... well... through scientific butt to seat observations... though I do try to keep my driving at 80% any more I'll run out of talent before the car does... they were great tyres too... diabolical in heavy rain though.
If you want a tyre that is one step below semi's and enjoy driving "spiritedly" or demand high grip in all weather conditions, I'd highly recommend the S-001's... great tyre for all conditions.
Good performance with low mileage – My car came with Bridgestone Potenza S001 225/45 R18 as front OEM tyres. Performance is good in terms of handling, comfort and noise level. The only thing noticeable here is it is already due for replacement after only 33000 kms. I thought it is just an alignment issue or due to the car's weight. When I went to the shop to buy replacements, a VW Golf with S001 also went there to replace the front tyres. His only lasted 35000 kms. Show details
Excellent High Performance Grip – Bridgestone S001's came fitted upon purchasing my Renault Megane RS265 Cup, these tyres are one step down from semi slicks, Truly amazing grip in dry conditions and sure footed in the wet, no issues with excessive noise. I can not comment on wear rates as I only use my car on any given Sunday. In conclusion if your chasing high end no… Read more
compromise grip with superior feed back, then I recommend the S001's.
If it's a long mileage tyre your after, then go buy your self a set of bedrocks.
S001 are Slippery Tyres – I purchased four tyres 225/35R20 & 255/30R20 to replace the identical same tyres that were Pirelli P Zero. S001 look better YES very much in fact with sqaure sidewalls. P ZERO grip better and don't brake traction at all mid revs. P ZERO give more grip at take off. P ZERO corner better with greater G's. I would expect these to… Read more
last longer as not very grippy but as always letting go mightwear out prematurely indeed.
Run flats p zero best
I have not tried Michelin as not RUN-FLATS
I was not one for RUN-FLATS until I had them on my current car, and after a flat tyre- or damaged tyre as didn't go flat on a 40 Degrees day was able to continue to three more jobs and one meeting before driving another 20 kilometer to get a replacement tyre on the way to another job.
Loving Run Flats.
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Now made in Malaysia and Thailand – That Japanese quality Tyre is now worthless junk – My imported Skylines with “Made in Japan” Bridgestone’s have always lasted 5 years+ I recently, well.. 9 months ago. Refitted fronts 225/45R19 92W Now 100% bold! With no changes to driving style nor routes. I must fork out more $$ for Fronts! Lexus ISF 15 months ago Fronts bold too. Rep also advised the huge 90% drop in quality with manufacturing and low grade rubber. Completely ripped off I’ll stay away. Show details
Nice touring tyre – Had these on for 30,000KMs and they will soon need replacing. Overall I've found them to be excellent for Road noise (compared to RE050A and Turanza T001) and what I mainly look for in a tyre - excellent in the wet. Grip is sufficient for a family car, been happy enough to purchase my second set. Alternatively would try Continental's if the price was right. Show details
Not worth the money IMO – Had these tyres since I was recommended them after my service at southport honda. Only had them fitted for about 9 months but my rear pair have since had valve issues and upon fixing them i've noticed bald spots appearing so not very happy so far but the front have been perfect and haven't lost a mm of tread. I would recommend them for maybe a smaller sedan but I'm overall not to happy with them.. Show details
A detriment to my new GTI – New VW GTI Mk7 came fitted with these in 2014. It wasn't until they wore out prematurely after 38000km of conservative driving and were replaced with Michelin PS4's that I realised the qualities of the car. The 001's were hard riding, nosier and had worse fuel economy than the PS4's. However, grip in wet and dry was comparable. My previous GTI had… Read more
Dunlop Supersports and Goodyear Eagles that were also superior to the 001. I can't recommend these at all.
Holden Commodore My10 302000kms – The International Limited Edition 245/45/18 came with Yokohama S221 2 sets then unavailable Pirelli P7s now Pirelli P1s. I drive 50,000kms per year Taxi Service to elderly parents with serious health issues. Although supposedly poor km I am to expect I need grip and quality. I rotate wheel balance and align every 8000kms so I am a regular at… Read more
Tempe Tyres who are by far the cheapest in Sydney. I travel 50kms to come here every 6-8 weeks.
I am looking forward to these first 2 tyres going on the front and will update wearage and ride comfort details
good grip, low mileage – I got these as a replacement for the RE050's but got nowhere near the same mileage. Got approx 50000kms with OEM RE050's whereas only got 27000kms with the S001's. The grip was comparable and got these relatively cheap @ approx $290 a corner but won't be looking at such soft tyres again in the future. Show details
Great handling, poor mileage, developed noisy drone – Honda Civic Sport Gen 8. 215/45 x 17. Replaced OEM Michelin Pilots at 35k as they developed scollops in the tread. S001 fitted and they are the most sure footed tyre I have driven on in the past 40 years, wet or dry, or torential down pour. S001's have now done 35k. Saw the tyre dealer today to discuss the droning sound coming from the tyres, and… Read more · 2
he noted that the rubber compound is showing perishing "which I have never seen on a Bridgestone. They still have another 5 to 10k wear left." As I can't put up with the noise at 70 to 80 KPH they are going to be replaced next week. So I concur with the other reviews highlighting the great performance of this tyre; the down side being the price $240 and short life span. In short, the S001 is both the Best and Worst tyre I have ever purchased (we have 5 vehicles, so that is quite a few tyres!)
Great choice for the ST – Recently put these on my 2013 ford focus ST. After the goodyear eagle f1s the car came with, I put michelin piolt sport 3 on but they just didnt cut the mustard, so ripped those off and went for the potenza s001s.. very happy with them. They perform really wel and look the part.. will review again once i have put a load of km on them but right now im totally happy i chose these tyres. Got them for 230 each and 100 cash back. Show details
The best UHP Tyre I've used – Vehicle 2014 VF SSV Supercharged Front 245/40/19 Rear 275/35/19 If you're expecting to get high millage from your tyres look elsewhere. If you're looking for the best dry and wet weather performance from a true road tyre (not a semi slick) look no further than these tyres. Granted my VF has well in excess of 600 rwhp so no tyre is going to… Read more
provide long term use with "spirited" driving but the confidence these tyres inspire is nothing short of brilliant. The front end has far more steering feel and even up to the point of being completely shagged the rear tyres offer unbelievable levels of grip.
I've had plenty of high powered rear drive cars in the past and used the best tyre from all of the high end manufacturers and I've yet to find one that offers such a complete range of feedback, grip and braking performance I've experienced with the S001's.
I've been through 4 sets of rears to 1 set of front tyres with the rears lasting on average 7,500km's. Whilst people may find this unacceptable what has to be remembered is that these are soft, sticky UHP tyres that will wear quickly in order to provide the ultimate in performance. At 500 bucks a pop they're not cheap but they are better priced than other tyres in this category which makes them great value.
The S001's have an ultra stiff side wall and will slightly reduce ride quality but this is of little relevance in comparison to the ultimate overall performance of the tyre.
On the track the S001's are only half a second slower per lap than the RS3 semi slicks I use on the same car.
Better for true performance cars – The previous review is a bit off the mark as far as I see it. I have S001's on my Renault RS265, and am happy to say the grip levels are just as good as the original Michelin Pilot sports. Tread wear on the front for this vehicle will always wear harded, but the pilot sport wear down quicker. Brought these from a Bridgestone direct store under 250… Read more
per corner (235/40R40). I am not chasing high mileage, I would recommend these if the vehicle drives less than 10000kms a year. Not really suited for a Honda Accord Euro, best for performance turbo 4's. Next time I will probably go with either Bridgestone's RE002 or similar.
Expensive. Very very poor mileage – I replaced the OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE040 225/45 R17 on my Honda Accord Euro with four of the Bridgestone S001. The RE040 has a UTQG of 140 A A, whereas the S001 has a UTQG of 280 A A, so there is an expectation of equal or better tread life. However, the S001 only lasted 2 years/30000km whereas the RE040 lasted 5 years/66000km, both under… Read more
similar laid-back driving style. The poor mileage is the single most disappointing characteristic of this tyre, so I would not recommend the S001 on this basis. There are other tyres which has comparable performance for similar price and still provide reasonably good mileage. Aside from the poor mileage, the tyre performed as expected, subjectively offering confident braking and handling. Noise level is about par with RE040. Grip, good handling, comfortable ride, relatively low noise when new. Very poor mileage, noisier when worn to minimal tread life.
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