Best test result: #7 of 49 in 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test (dry braking)
“Potenza S001 cracking Has anyone had issues with their OEM Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires cracking? I have OEM tires on my 2018 CLub with 17k miles with cracking in the treads for all 4 tires and because they are 4 years + 3 months past manufacture date, Bridgestone told me to Beat It. These are $185 tires that don't last 4 seasons....why would I ever buy them if they are PoS?”
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Pirelli P Zero Tyres But if a rant. Brought my i4 edrive 40 about 14 months ago from a main dealer here in the UK. The front tyres (Hankook) had decent tread, obviously the rears did not, so the dealer swapped them for brand new Pirelli PZero (PZ4) tyres at the rear. Honest to god I have never driven tyres so dam trash in my life. Anything other than a perfect warm dry day, there is little to no grip and car struggles to put its power down. I assume the Zero in P Zero refers to the grip levels. Just wondered if anyone else had any experience with Pirelli’s? Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
72
Dry
P Zero (PZ4) +9
81
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Professional tests (TWG score)
79
87
Reviews found online
63
73
Dry Braking (% of best)
96%
90%
Dry Handling (% of best)
99%
99%
75
Wet
P Zero (PZ4) +4
79
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Professional tests (TWG score)
84
86
Reviews found online
62
69
Wet Braking (% of best)
87%
87%
Wet Handling (% of best)
94%
98%
51
Snow
No comparison
–
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Reviews found online
39
–
59
Comfort
P Zero (PZ4) +7
66
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Professional tests (TWG score)
63
69
Reviews found online
51
62
52
Noise
P Zero (PZ4) +16
68
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Professional tests (TWG score)
48
72
Reviews found online
58
64
54
Treadwear
Potenza S001 +21
33
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Professional tests (TWG score)
58
26
Reviews found online
49
45
61
Handling
P Zero (PZ4) +8
69
Why this score
Source
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Reviews found online
61
69
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero (PZ4): scores by category (0–100)
Category
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Relative Score
65
65
Dry
72
81
Wet
75
79
Snow
51
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Comfort
59
66
Noise
52
68
Treadwear
54
33
Handling
61
69
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Potenza S001
65
/ 100
P Zero (PZ4)
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
Potenza S001
P Zero (PZ4)
Δ
Both?
Dry Braking
Dry
96%#7/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test
90%#4/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
+5.8
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
99%#5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
99%#4/9 · 2017 Motor Mag UHP Tyre Test
−0.4
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
73%#20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
80%#15/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test
−7.3
Different tests
Noise
Other
99%#6/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test
96%#16/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
+2.4
Different tests
Price
Other
54%#18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
71%#9/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
−17.0
Different tests
Tested Tread Life (Miles)
Other
54%#17/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
46%#20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
+7.7
Same test
Value
Other
60%#19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
62%#10/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test
−2.5
Different tests
Wear
Other
85%#12/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
52%#18/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
+33.2
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
20%#5/10 · 2012 EVO Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test
−80.0
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
97%#7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
93%#10/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test
+3.6
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
70%#5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
88%#5/8 · 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test
−17.5
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
90%#2/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
90%#3/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
78%#3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
100%#1/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test
−22.0
Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Total
0%#20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
0%#9/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Wet Braking
Wet
87%#7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test
87%#5/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test
+0.1
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
94%#6/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test
98%#3/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
−3.6
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza S001
Pros
Precise and sharp steering response
Strong dry-pavement cornering grip
Stiff sidewalls providing robust rim protection and high-speed stability
Cons
High levels of road noise and cabin drone
Stiff, harsh ride quality (particularly noticeable on run-flat versions)
Poor or unpredictable wet-weather grip and sudden loss of traction
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Mixed
Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is predominantly mixed to negative, particularly concerning the run-flat variants. Drivers frequently report stiff sidewalls, harsh ride quality, road noise, premature wear, and tread cracking, leading many to switch to non-run-flat alternatives like Michelin. However, several owners find them adequate for spirited driving, citing satisfactory dry and wet grip as well as acceptable ride comfort on specific vehicle setups.
#run-flat stiffness and harshness#premature tread wear#tread cracking issues#wet and dry grip#switching to non-run-flats#road noise generation#OEM tire replacement
Based on 43 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Negative
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is largely critical, with users reporting extremely rapid tread wear and severe grip issues outside of warm, dry conditions. While some drivers consider them for OEM run-flat availability, multiple posts highlight concerns over poor longevity and lackluster wet and cold weather performance compared to competitors like Michelin.
#rapid tread wear#cold and wet grip#run flat availability#comparison to Michelin#OEM tire lifespan#luxury versus sport variants
Based on 7 community posts
Specs side by side
Attribute
A · Bridgestone Potenza S001
B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Category
Summer
Summer
Vehicle type
Passenger Car / Crossover
Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available
55
193
Rim diameters
15″ – 21″
17″ – 24″
Tread depth
8/32″
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UTQG
280 A A
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Sidewall
Blackwall
—
Max pressure
50 psi
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Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza S001
65
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Too close to call: Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Potenza S001 is stronger on treadwear. Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is stronger on noise, dry and handling.
Pick tire AYou want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza S001 scores 54 vs 33 on treadwear.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.