Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT — Compared

“Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo - quick initial review - 250 miles Very early impression on this newly released update, used as a track tyre on my modded MX-5 done about 50 laps at Bedford Autodrome GT layout, 8-15C air temp, as well as to and from the track. Fun track tyres, great handling feedback and direct steering feel, plenty of grip when push and stable through corner. Confident under heavy braking. Track performance much improved overall compared to the PS4 previously which was quite snappy at limit. Not driven in the wet yet so cannot comment on wet performance. Not driven enough to comment on wear but seems decent after 50 laps/250 miles Road noise is louder, and side wall is stiffer compared to PS4, maybe by ~10%. Would recommend, especially if you can get them on a deal. I paid £330 for 4 corners fitted. Size was 225/45/17. The side wall is quite pretty too if you care for this. Read more”

“Due to rain later in the week I’ve only been able to put ~50 miles on them. Other tires I’ve run are the Bridgestone S02 and S03. I preferred the S02’s over the S03. PS4’s, PS Cup’s and Hankook V12’s. And Hoosier R6 at track. So far, the New Potenza Sports are outstanding. Low road noise, fantastic dry traction, turn in and braking. No wet experience yet, and hopefully never as I don’t typically drive this car in the rain. I’m going to play around with tire pressure, so if anyone has any recommendations for 997 C2 I’d love to hear.”

“I used 2 sets of 4 Potenza Sport on my daily in 225/45r17, excellent tires I don't think it can be beaten in terms of feeling (the Sport Contact 7 seems very good too but not tested), rigid sidewalls, progressive, very very easy to drive, fast even in the wet. Yes very soft rubber not for track but on the other hand in the wet close to 0°C it's incredible, much better than mid-range 4 seasons. On the rear axle (FWD daily) I did several winters with snowy days and -5/-10°C, the following year and even worn to 100% there is only aquaplaning that it can fear (be careful I didn't say it was good on snow lol, with its continuous rubber bands it's a disaster.).”