Bridgestone Potenza Sport (S007A replacement)

[Novicebutnice]

Good evening everyone,

I decided that even though my old tyres (RE003) had a bit of life left in them, that I would replace them early.

After looking at an online comparison (link below), I decided to try these out.

These have a healthy about of RIM protection (in my size),

So far this is only day 2 (and yet to be driven today, but I will very soon), but compared to the previous RE003 I have noticed improved levels of grip (mostly dry driving, nothing I would call a wet road),

A different feel through the steering wheel, and maybe lower fuel use (checking the cars fuel use on my usual route).

The different feel is that the RE003 seemed to want to remain going straight (in a good way), and required an amount of force to change direction.

To me this wasn't bad, it felt nice and stable especially on the highway (I haven't tried out the Potenza Sport on the highway yet).

So far I haven't felt any slip, so I may need to drive harder.... 😉

In my tyre size which is 225/45 R18 these cost $285 each (now on Jax website for $279)

Considering that in the review the 2 other UUHP tyres were the Pilot Sport 4S (not available in my size, but is available in 225/40R18), and the Goodyear F1 Supersport $389,

My choice was pretty simple, though I was honestly waiting on the RE004 to come out. 

I decided against the Pilot Sport 4 because they seem a bit hit and miss, in that from the reviews I've read there is a ST or Silent tune version of the tyre that isn't as good as the other version, so the prices were either $279 or $309 or $335.

I will try to update this over time :-)
 

  

Edited October 15, 2021 by Novicebutnice