79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza S01 vs Yokohama AVID Touring — 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
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
83 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Touring — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S01 if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Potenza S01 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S01 | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S01 | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S01 | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S01 | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza S01 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S01 | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S01 | Yokohama AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 91 |
| Dry | 97 | 94 |
| Wet | 77 | 90 |
| Snow | – | 87 |
| Comfort | 70 | 94 |
| Noise | – | 89 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 92 |
| Handling | 97 | 85 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza S01 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that prioritizes exceptional grip and handling dynamics over longevity and comfort. While enthusiasts appreciate its uncompromising performance in both wet and dry conditions, users should be prepared for rapid tread wear and a firm, noisy ride quality.
Pros
- Exceptional grip levels in both wet and dry conditions
- Superior handling characteristics favored by performance-oriented vehicles
- High-speed stability and performance consistency
Cons
- Very rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- High levels of road noise
- Stiff and uncomfortable ride quality
Observations
- Performance-focused vehicles like the Mitsubishi Evo 6 highlight the tire's tendency to wear out in sync with aggressive service intervals.
- Porsche OEM N-Spec variants are noted for being intentionally uncompromising, designed specifically to complement sport-tuned suspensions.
The Yokohama AVID Touring is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious drivers. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a minority of users report issues with sidewall softness and occasional traction loss in wet conditions.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong tread life and durability
- Reliable dry and wet road traction for daily commuting
- Easy to balance during installation
Cons
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to handling instability
- Occasional wheel spin in wet or snowy conditions
- Some users noted road noise or 'tread growl' over time
- Tendency to track or follow grooves in pavement
Observations
- Users with sedans and older passenger cars frequently report that the tire improves ride comfort, making the vehicle feel more stable and substantial.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those with specific suspension issues noted that the soft sidewall can be more pronounced, potentially impacting steering precision.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S01 | B · Yokohama AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
91
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Touring — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S01 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Touring scores 92 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVID Touring scores 94 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Touring scores 90 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza S01 scores 97 vs 85 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S01
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Touring
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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.