80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
23 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 vs Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — 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
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 82 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 97 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 97 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 86 |
| Dry | 89 | 90 |
| Wet | 78 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 75 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 82 |
| Handling | 89 | 95 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 is widely regarded as a high-performance street tire that excels in steering feedback, turn-in response, and dry-weather handling. While it offers a compelling price-to-performance ratio compared to premium rivals, user experiences regarding noise levels and tread longevity are polarized, likely due to varying road surfaces and driving styles.
Pros
- Exceptional steering precision and turn-in response due to a stiff sidewall construction.
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability during high-speed cornering.
- Significant improvement in wet-weather performance compared to the previous RE003 generation.
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium-tier competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.
Cons
- Inconsistent reports on road noise, with some users finding it intrusive at highway speeds.
- Polarized feedback on tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear under aggressive driving.
- Stiffer sidewall can lead to a harsher ride quality on poor road surfaces for some vehicles.
Observations
- Enthusiasts running smaller rim sizes (15-17 inches) report excellent balance and responsiveness, noting the tire suits older, lighter chassis well.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with aggressive suspension setups report that the tire provides necessary stability, though it may highlight road imperfections more than softer-compound alternatives.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and dry-weather handling. While many users praise its refined road manners and surprising capability in varied conditions, the consensus is heavily tempered by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent performance under high-torque applications.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling precision
- Surprising all-season capability, including performance in snow
- Superior longevity compared to some competing high-performance OEM tires
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance vehicles
- Poor traction and stability under high-torque, high-horsepower acceleration
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage
- High replacement cost relative to tread life
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles, such as the C63s AMG, struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for extreme torque outputs.
- Owners of luxury cruisers like the Lexus SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining tracking stability and handling precision.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
86
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 88 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 82 vs 74 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 95 vs 89 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 83 vs 78 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
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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.