68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
3 owner reviews
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Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position vs Bridgestone RE11A — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone RE11A — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-04 Pole Position | RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-04 Pole Position | RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 85 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-04 Pole Position | RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-04 Pole Position | RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-04 Pole Position | RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position | Bridgestone RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 81 |
| Dry | 90 | 90 |
| Wet | 73 | 85 |
| Comfort | 67 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 40 | 70 |
| Handling | 87 | 88 |
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68
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position is regarded as a highly capable performance tire that balances impressive dry handling with competent wet-weather traction. While users appreciate its surprising level of comfort, they note that this performance comes at the cost of rapid tread wear and occasional road noise.
Pros
- Excellent dry handling and cornering stability
- Competent performance in wet conditions
- Unexpectedly high levels of ride comfort for a performance-oriented tire
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Audible road noise or humming on certain surfaces
- Wet-weather performance is good but outperformed by some direct competitors
Observations
- Users acknowledge that the accelerated tread wear is an expected trade-off for the tire's performance-focused compound.
The Bridgestone RE11A is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its exceptional dry grip and sharp handling characteristics. Users frequently praise its surprisingly refined noise levels and stiff sidewall construction, which provides superior steering feedback compared to other performance-oriented tires.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Surprisingly quiet and refined road noise levels
- Stiff sidewall construction providing sharp steering response
- Competent wet weather performance
Cons
- Stiff sidewalls may be perceived as harsh by some drivers
- Limited long-term tread life data available from current users
Observations
- Users transitioning from Michelin Pilot Super Sports (PSS) report a noticeable improvement in steering feel and refinement.
- The tire is noted for maintaining high performance levels even when purchased as used sets with significant remaining tread.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position | B · Bridgestone RE11A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone RE11A — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone RE11A scores 70 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone RE11A scores 80 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone RE11A scores 85 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
Tire B · Bridgestone RE11A
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.