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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Summer
Premium
9.3 /10 Recommended

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

BridgestoneThis tyre
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Dry braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Dry braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Dry braking
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Dry handling
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GitiBudget
GitiSport S2+
8.9
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Dry handling
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
8.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Dry braking
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Shortest dry braking distance in the test, ensuring excellent safety in dry conditions.

Very good wet braking performance, ranking second among competitors.

Solid overall performance across different driving scenarios.

Weaknesses

Produces more noise compared to some competitors.

Below-average rolling resistance, which may impact fuel efficiency.

History

Potenza Sport2021–20258.7Potenza Sport Evo20269.3
2026

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was launched and replaced Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

2026
7× Tested1× Winner
Sportauto205/45 R171stOutstanding
Sportscars275/35 R19#2Exemplary
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#2Highly recommended
Auto Bild255/45 R 19#2Exemplary
ACE225/40 R18#3Highly recommended
Autobild245/45 R19#11
Autobild245/45 R19#11Good
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Tests (7)

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7 Tests 1× Winner 6× Recommended
Auto Bild Summer
255/45 R 19
#2 Of 9 Tyres
2ndExemplary
Dry braking: 2+ mWet braking: 2+ m
SUV AWD
1.Hankook Ventus EvoExemplary (test winner)
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ACE Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2026
3rdHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
2.Continental SportContact 7Highly recommended
3.Bridgestone Potenza Sport EvoHighly recommended
4.Falken Azenis FK520Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#11 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#11 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (105)

205/40 R17From £109

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205/45 R17From £122

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205/50 R17From £124

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205/55 R17From £129

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215/40 R17From £121

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215/45 R17From £110

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215/50 R17From £129

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215/55 R17From £136

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225/45 R17From £83

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225/50 R17From £120

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225/55 R17From £131

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101Y
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235/45 R17From £115

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97Y
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235/50 R17From £163

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100Y
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245/40 R17From £129

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91Y
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245/45 R17From £159

1 Variants

99Y
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Bridgestone Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Bridgestone's current summer passenger line splits into the sharp Potenza Sport Evo for driving and the easygoing Turanza 6 for everyday touring.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Highly recommended5× (83%)
Good1× (17%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 10.0xxx/xx R18 10.0xxx/xx R19 9.6205/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 10.0235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 8.5255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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