These came as standard fitment on my mk 8 golf gti, I have to say that they handled very well new if they were under inflated in all weathers, but up to recommended pressure lost all feeling and became a bit wayward and understeered a lot taking away all confidence, so not sure if vw pressure recommendations are correct but got only 3 mill on fronts so going to get the Michelin ps 4 s next

Had from factory on Jetta 2.0 TSI (200 bhp)..
Very noisy tires, losing very quicly grip.. At 55.000 km they are loking good...
Very sure, I'll not but this tires ever..

I had these on a Golf Mk7 GTI performance Pack.I was running 230bhp to the front wheels so traction would always be an issue but these tires were not great at all. They lasted me 25,000 miles over 4 years and my driving style varies, however they are not good in corners, not good off the lights and not good in the wet. Wouldn't recommend these. Buying some Michelin Pilot Super Sports instead as they have been highly regarded on my car.

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Best tires I ever have had. Their territory starts when you drive over 170 km/h on curvy road. I have now driven with them 81000 km and now their life is over but I will buy new ones next week.

I had to replace two Bridgestone Turenza tires in the spring of last year. I bought two Bridgestone Potenza tires to match the two remaining Potenza tires someone had purchased prior to my ownership. The car appears to handle just the same as before. However the ride is slightly softer and the grip is excellent.. I have noticed that on very cold days it is easier to spin the Potenza tires on the front than I remember. The Bridgestone tires have lasted well and are very popular as original equipment. I would recommend Bridgestone tires to anyone based on my experience to date.

Currently used for 18232km, left around 5.5mm, can go for estimate 20000km more
Performance and road handling good!
Only drawback is noise level slightly higher

I ran several sets of these on my R56 mini cooper S and now run them on my F56 cooper SD. Love them as summer tires on both cars. When I got the new SD it was running Dunlop sport maxx RT tires and was rather prone to understeer on wet country roads (alarming and disappointing compared to the older car). I worried that it was caused by the heavier diesel engine, but replacing the tires with Bridgestone RE050's fixed the issue completely.
As I said, great as summer tires for the mini. They do loose a bit of traction on cold wet roads around 5 Deg C. For winter months I use Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 tires which have a less ultimate grip in the warm, but are better in cold conditions, are very progressive and maintain decent turn in that some other winter tires don't.

These tires came with my car when I bought it two and a half years ago where the previous owner had only used this exact tire. The fronts were replaced with ContiContactSport5's last year but the rears have only just worn down to legal limit. Driving has been on road only with mostly average and partially spirited driving lasting almost 20,000 miles on the tire.
I can't really fault the tire but have decided to replace these with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's as they rate highly with my car.

These tires lasted 82000km. The greatest thing about it is the feedback and dry grip. The feedback. The feedback is amazing. I've tried a few other tires, and nothing compares to these.

The rate price and quality is correct.

Had these on a VW Jetta 147 in Australia (known as GLI in USA, similar to Golf GTI) with factory sports suspension with fairly aggressive negative camber. Can't really complain about the grip as it was to a standard I expect without being exceptional however after 25,000km the tires were badly scalloped (uneven wear) and the noise was unbearable especially on the rears. Whilst tread was only slightly worn they are junk and needed to be replaced. I will get my next set with a higher wear rating than these (at 140) rotated more but generally disappointed as I have never experienced wear and noise like this before.

Only achieved 14500 miles on these tire, they are quite noisy and a hard ride not helped of course by the 18in wheels on the car.

Tires were fitted with the car. They have served well and almost 60,000k. They've never really been pushed hard.

very bad, bad tires. Won't bye again Brigestone..

My first experience of Brridgestone tires. I replaced the OE Continental tires for these. Good grip wet and dry but fallling off fast now that they're 1mm above the wear indicator. Noise is no real difference. Very dissappointed with the wear for an expensive premium tire. £750 for 4 and after 10,000 the fronts need replaced. Mainly motorway with a 60mile daily commute with a top speed of 70 (if I'm lucky).