Bridgestone Potenza S007 RS review
The Bridgestone Potenza S007 RS receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its exceptional dry-weather grip and track-day durability and those reporting significant traction issues in wet or damp conditions. While some drivers appreciate the tire's aesthetic and performance in high-heat environments, others express frustration regarding inconsistent tread life and unpredictable handling.
Owners rate it 10.9 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
57%By road tests
67.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Potenza S007 RS receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its exceptional dry-weather grip and track-day durability and those reporting significant traction issues in wet or damp conditions. While some drivers appreciate the tire's aesthetic and performance in high-heat environments, others express frustration regarding inconsistent tread life and unpredictable handling.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- Strong performance in high-heat, warm-weather conditions
- Suitable for occasional track use and spirited street driving
- Aesthetically pleasing low-profile design
Cons
- Significant lack of confidence and traction on wet or damp surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of rapid wear
- Tendency to break traction under moderate acceleration
- Mixed reports regarding road noise and the effectiveness of noise-reducing technology
Worth knowing
- High-horsepower vehicles (450RWHP) reported excellent hook-up in warm temperatures when tire pressure is optimized to 30psi.
- Users with wider, staggered setups noted occasional tram-lining, though this was attributed to tire width rather than inherent design flaws.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 6th of 10 |