Bridgestone Potenza S001 review

“Thanks for the comments. I'm not sure a paltry $3m fine will move BMW to more or quicker recalls. It's just a drop in the bucket for them. In this case too, BMW has yet to accept any responsibility for the tire issues and has put it all on Goodyear for warranty and replacement. This is the sort of BS thing I am expecting to happen, although unlike the LS2's, I have been assured that there are no Excellence tires to be had anywhere. I just hope they do the right thing here. The latest issue of Roundel reviews the new F30 and they claim the new Bridgestone Potenza S001 uses "third generation run-flat technology", whatever that is, and say its a great tire. I called around though, and no tire dealers even have that tire in their system yet.”

2012-02-16

“The SL received 4 early Christmas presents. Had to replace the original factory Bridgestone run flat tires due to age. Was advised by the Mercedes Benz service department to replace the 8 year old tires even though the car only has 875 (now 900) miles. Costco had them in stock and approximately 1 hour later I was on my way back home. They wouldn’t sell me anything but run flat tires, no spare tire etc., and this is the only run flat tire that they offer in 19 inch tire size. Hope this helps anyone else who needs to buy new tires for their SL. Happy Holidays, Mike”

“Had a set of run flats for a brief period, heavy tires, very stiff sidewalls, wouldn't run them again.. .”

2023-08-06

“Had them on our old 520d Tourer and no complaints, decent in the wet from what I can remember.”

2021-05-26

“Brand New Bridgestone Potenza S001 Tyres worn after 10k mileage? So I got 4 brand new tyres last June from Costco, 255/35 R19. I only drive locally, occasional trips to another city. 10k mileage later, my front two tyres flagged up on my recent MOT as : Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e)) Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e)) Seems surprising to me as I don't drive crazy, occasional spirited driving. 2011 Audi s5. is this normal? Thinking of getting another brand this time for the front two tyres. Car is a quattro but same types on same axis should suffice? Any recommendations on tyres? Read more”

2023-11-15

“Quote: Originally Posted by Trigger I have read online that the Potenza S001 was being discontinued a few years ago S001 is fine. Bridgestone continues to manufacture it and supply Mazda factory. Tire sellers continue offer S001, so "discontinued" is only in a sense that it's not being marketed on Quote: Originally Posted by Trigger I want the best “summer” performance tire for the street. What is it in S001 you don't like and would like to change? If they already used up then replacing them with tires which offer better dry grip (ECS02) or more comfort (PS5) makes sense. People around the forum give a lot of bad rep to S001, but they're not terrible. They're not great, but not something I would change just for the sake of changing. The only reason I replaced S001 by Potenza Sport is that I changed wheels.”