Bridgestone Potenza S-02A review
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The Bridgestone Potenza S02A delivers strong dry and wet road holding with exceptional steering feedback and linear handling characteristics, competing closely with premier performance alternatives. Users generally report favorable longevity for a performance tire, though experiences with tread wear and cold-weather traction vary significantly.
What owners say
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- Relative score
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- 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
54/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Bridgestone Potenza S-02A specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 140 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza S02A delivers strong dry and wet road holding with exceptional steering feedback and linear handling characteristics, competing closely with premier performance alternatives. Users generally report favorable longevity for a performance tire, though experiences with tread wear and cold-weather traction vary significantly.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with reliable road holding
- Superior steering feedback and linear response requiring less slip angle
- Impressive tread longevity for daily driving under normal conditions
- Good overall value and dependable performance
Cons
- Poor grip and performance when tires are cold
- Inconsistent tread life expectations, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Can feel skittish in snow, particularly as the tread nears its wear limit
Worth knowing
- Noted to perform well on sports cars such as the Porsche Boxster S.
- Feedback characteristics may be influenced by wider rim setups, such as 8.5 and 11-inch widths.
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