Bridgestone Potenza GIII review
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Bridgestone Potenza GIII has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among summer tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 86% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza GIII is widely praised by users as a high-performance tire offering exceptional dry grip, predictable handling, and strong wet-weather capabilities. While generally appreciated for its longevity and comfort in daily driving, some users note increased noise levels and a firmer ride under specific conditions like track use or family trips.
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip with great road feedback and minimal squealing at the limit
- Reliable and confident wet-weather performance
- Good tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality at motorway speeds during daily driving
Cons
- Can be noisy during family trips or extended highway driving
- Performance in wet conditions can occasionally be perceived as average compared to its stellar dry performance
- Sensitive to precise tire pressure adjustments to achieve optimal comfort and performance
Worth knowing
- Users running 225/50 R17 sizes on vehicles like the Ford Fusion reported excellent comfort, silence, and longevity exceeding 40,000 km.
- Mazda 6 owners noted optimal tire duration and efficient wet and dry braking.
Bridgestone Potenza GIII specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 180 A A |
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