Bridgestone Potenza S005 review
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The Bridgestone Potenza S005 is generally praised for its strong dry-and-wet grip, sharp handling, and responsive cornering capabilities when used as an original equipment ultra-high-performance summer tire. However, user consensus is heavily dragged down by widespread complaints regarding exceptionally fast treadwear, poor longevity, and a stiff ride that can translate to road harshness over potholes.
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
48/100From 140 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Bridgestone Potenza S005 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 225/40 R18 | Amazon |
| 225/40 R19 | Amazon |
| 235/35 R19 | Amazon |
| 255/35 R20 | Amazon |
| 255/40 R20 | Amazon |
| 315/30 R20 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 140 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza S005 is generally praised for its strong dry-and-wet grip, sharp handling, and responsive cornering capabilities when used as an original equipment ultra-high-performance summer tire. However, user consensus is heavily dragged down by widespread complaints regarding exceptionally fast treadwear, poor longevity, and a stiff ride that can translate to road harshness over potholes.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and handling performance
- Confident braking and cornering stability
- Good wet weather traction and performance for a summer tire
- Responsive steering feedback and sporty feel
Cons
- Extremely fast tread wear with low overall mileage lifespan
- High road noise at highway speeds
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride over rough pavement and potholes
- Poor grip in cold temperatures (below 40°F)
Worth knowing
- Owners of hot hatchbacks like the VW Golf GTI and Golf R frequently noted rapid wear, often needing replacements between 8,000 and 15,000 miles.
- Drivers with compact SUVs like the Audi Q3 found the stiff sidewalls and low-profile 20-inch sizes compromised ride comfort significantly.
- BMW and MINI owners utilizing OEM-spec versions reported typical lifespans hovering around 10,000 to 12,000 miles.
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