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265/40 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. 265/40 R18 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which results in 106mm sidewall height. In 265/40 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 (265/40 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 265/35 R19
good
Ranked #4 of 7
Securing the fourth spot out of seven competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport garnered a commendable rating of 'Good'. This tire stood out due to its dynamic handling characteristics and impressive grip on wet surfaces, combined with its short braking distances and direct steering response, ensuring good balance. However, it demonstrated significant wear after just a few rounds on a dry racetrack, which impacted its overall evaluation. Despite showcasing strengths in several areas, there were no specific disciplines where it was ranked absolutely best, nor were there any properties in which it finished last. This mixed performance highlights its capabilities in certain conditions while underscoring areas for potential improvement.
good
Ranked #4 of 7
Securing the fourth spot out of seven competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport garnered a commendable rating of 'Good'. This tire stood out due to its dynamic handling characteristics and impressive grip on wet surfaces, combined with its short braking distances and direct steering response, ensuring good balance. However, it demonstrated significant wear after just a few rounds on a dry racetrack, which impacted its overall evaluation. Despite showcasing strengths in several areas, there were no specific disciplines where it was ranked absolutely best, nor were there any properties in which it finished last. This mixed performance highlights its capabilities in certain conditions while underscoring areas for potential improvement.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 1 | 1- | |||||
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265/40 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Premium | £177 101 Y | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £191 101 Y | |||
| 3. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £140 101 Y | |||
| 4. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Upper-middle | £125 101 Y | |||
| 5. | Kumho Ecsta PS91 | Upper-middle | £158 101 Y |