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235/50 R18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport variants
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a summer tyre made in total of 133 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/50 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 117.5mm sidewall height. In 235/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Potenza Sport - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport is made in 133 sizes, starting from 205/45 R17 up to 285/40 R22.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/50 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 235/55 R19
good
Ranked #3 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport achieved a commendable third-place finish against its competitors, securing a final rating of 'Good'. This summer tire excelled in various disciplines, notably dry braking, handling on gravel, mud traction, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, showcasing its versatility across different surfaces. Praised for its premium profile that delivers excellent driving dynamics, the Potenza Sport also impressed with convincing offroad capabilities, precise steering, and short stopping distances on both wet and dry surfaces. However, it was noted for having an increased rolling resistance, which was a minor drawback amidst its overall performance.
good
Ranked #3 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport achieved a commendable third-place finish against its competitors, securing a final rating of 'Good'. This summer tire excelled in various disciplines, notably dry braking, handling on gravel, mud traction, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, showcasing its versatility across different surfaces. Praised for its premium profile that delivers excellent driving dynamics, the Potenza Sport also impressed with convincing offroad capabilities, precise steering, and short stopping distances on both wet and dry surfaces. However, it was noted for having an increased rolling resistance, which was a minor drawback amidst its overall performance.
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
test winner
Ranked #2 of 9
Finishing 2nd out of 9 competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport distinguished itself with an excellent performance, securing the title of Test Winner. It showcased an exceptional capability on wet roads, with immaculate driving properties that contributed to faster lap times compared to its closest competitor, despite an increased tyre wear attributed to its high grip level. It also demonstrated superior performance in dry conditions, impressively achieving top marks in braking, handling, and safety, responding promptly and predictably to limit changes but requiring active corrections. Its grip, dynamics, and safety on wet surfaces were notably highlighted, showcasing how much is achievable in these areas. However, it was pointed out that the tyre has the highest rolling resistance among the participants, which could lead to higher fuel consumption. The tyre led the fields in Dry Handling, Safety, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, and Wet Safety but was also noted to be somewhat pricier than its similarly scoring contenders.
test winner
Ranked #2 of 9
Finishing 2nd out of 9 competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport distinguished itself with an excellent performance, securing the title of Test Winner. It showcased an exceptional capability on wet roads, with immaculate driving properties that contributed to faster lap times compared to its closest competitor, despite an increased tyre wear attributed to its high grip level. It also demonstrated superior performance in dry conditions, impressively achieving top marks in braking, handling, and safety, responding promptly and predictably to limit changes but requiring active corrections. Its grip, dynamics, and safety on wet surfaces were notably highlighted, showcasing how much is achievable in these areas. However, it was pointed out that the tyre has the highest rolling resistance among the participants, which could lead to higher fuel consumption. The tyre led the fields in Dry Handling, Safety, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, and Wet Safety but was also noted to be somewhat pricier than its similarly scoring contenders.
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 8,2 | 9,0 | 8,0 | 6,3 | |||
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