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Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat vs Bridgestone Potenza S001 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Potenza S001 leads, 63–59 Narrow edge

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Potenza S001

Summer

Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 56 · 5,797 reviews

“Quote: Originally Posted by ProjectBoost Yeah and the Bridgestone's should be replaced too. +1 Bridgestone Potenza S001 are near the bottom of all run flat tires. If you prefer run flat tires, Pirelli P Zero are much better.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    Potenza S001 +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Professional tests (TWG score)–79
    Reviews found online6363
  2. 64

    Wet

    Potenza S001 +11
    75
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Professional tests (TWG score)–84
    Reviews found online6262
  3. 60

    Snow

    P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat +9
    51
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Reviews found online5439
  4. 54

    Comfort

    Potenza S001 +5
    59
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Professional tests (TWG score)–63
    Reviews found online3952
  5. 56

    Noise

    P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat +4
    52
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Professional tests (TWG score)–48
    Reviews found online4158
  6. 56

    Treadwear

    P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat +2
    54
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Professional tests (TWG score)–58
    Reviews found online5049
  7. 47

    Handling

    Potenza S001 +14
    61
    Why this score
    SourceP Zero Nero All Season Run FlatPotenza S001
    Reviews found online4761
Scores at a glance
Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat vs Bridgestone Potenza S001: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run FlatBridgestone Potenza S001
Relative Score 59 63
Dry 65 72
Wet 64 75
Snow 60 51
Comfort 54 59
Noise 56 52
Treadwear 56 54
Handling 47 61

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Headline score

P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat

Potenza S001

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the Potenza S001 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Bridgestone Potenza S001

Mixed

Community opinion on the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is divided, with some users praising their dry grip and stability, while many others criticize their rapid wear, stiffness (especially run-flat variants), noise, and cracking issues. Owners frequently compare them unfavorably to alternatives like Michelin or Pirelli, though budget-friendly deals tend to draw occasional interest.

r/CarTalkUK ·2 upvotes ·2023-11-15

“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”

r/TyreReviews ·3 upvotes ·2026-02-22

“Replacing Bridgestone Potenza s001 RunFlats with Primacy 5 vs. PS5. Suggestions? I drive a VW Jetta which only has 160 Hp. I do occasionally really enjoy some spirited driving or taking aggressive turns. My considerations are that I do really care about Comfort and road noise and so that leads me towards the Primacy 5. At the same time, I don't think the power of my car justifies the PS5. My question is basically, I've online that for runflats to be runflats they have really stiff sidewalls, which might be contributing to the current feel of my car and I wonder if, even though everything else about the Potenza s001 is quite worse compared to the Primacy 5, I wonder if I will miss the stiff sidewall? And just because of that should I consider the PS5?”

r/BMWi3 ·1 upvote ·2024-01-09

“I put the Potenza S001 tires on the rear of my i3s with that Tire Rack deal but I didn't think they would fit on the 5.5 inch rims. I think the rears are 6.0".”

Top themes
#Tread Wear and Longevity#Run-Flat Stiffness and Comfort#Road Noise and Harshness#Dry Grip and Stability#Quality and Cracking Issues#Value and Deals

Based on 16 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat B · Bridgestone Potenza S001
Category—Summer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—55
Rim diameters—15″ – 21″
Tread depth—8/32″
UTQG—280 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat

Bridgestone Potenza S001

Winner: Bridgestone Potenza S001 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat if snow and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Potenza S001 scores 61 vs 47 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Potenza S001 scores 75 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat scores 60 vs 51 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Potenza S001 scores 72 vs 65 on dry.

Tire A · Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza S001

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How do we compare tires?

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.

63

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Potenza S001

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