Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT Reviews - Page 5

Given 91% while driving a BMW 125D (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 23,000 spirited miles
Fantastic tires with amazing wet grip, still have 3.3mm of tread lft wih 23000 miles on the tires. used on a 125D 225/45R18 front and 245/40R18 rears.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on May 27, 2014
Given 71% while driving a BMW 120d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Previously had Bridgestone ER300s followed by Yokohama ADVAN Sport. The S001s are way better than either of those. Far better grip in both wet and dry conditions (not tried snow yet though). Slightly better feel (though none are particularly brilliant). I'm impressed with the wet weather feel as that seems a lot more confidence inspiring than the previous tires. only done 3000 miles but wear seems good and they look to be lasting as well as the previous tires (around 15k each). Would I buy again? They would be top of my list along with any newer models of course.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on September 26, 2013
Given 66% while driving a BMW 125D (245/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Comfort and noise aren't too bad though still not quite on par with a conventional tire.
Dry grip is good but this deteriorates noticeably in the wet with a lack of front end grip in particular. Feedback and steering feel are both pretty average.
Too early to tell on wear yet but they look to be very durable - not sure if thats a good or bad thing.
Overall an improvement on previous generation Bridgestone RFTs but still no match for conventional rubber.
Will be replacing all 4 tires with non RFT Goodyears or similar when the rears need changing.





Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on May 6, 2013
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Given 10% while driving a BMW 2013 320i (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Terrible tire when the road is not in perfect condition. They suffer from terrible tramlining and wander all over the place.

Will ask my dealer to replace them with something else.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on April 16, 2013
Given 75% while driving a BMW 320d (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Early days yet with a BMW 320d Sportline. Noted comment about the wheel alignment being a critical factor and that it should only be done by BMW as they use a special method to set up. Also noted that Michelin are allowing repair of their ZR RFT (only one repair) so this could be an option to go for in the future
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on March 25, 2013
Given 95% while driving a BMW 330d (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 300 average miles
I just installed the S001 RFT in my BMW 330D coupe. I had before Bridgestone RE050A in the front and Dunlop in the rear and it used to be nothing but uncomfortable ride and really bad grip (dry and wet). Now with S001 in 4 wheels it is like night and day. I have the feeling I have a new car. The feeling is like the conventional wheels and the grip is just AWESOME. I can't tell about wear since they have about 300 Kms only.

Luis C
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on March 20, 2013
Given 91% while driving a BMW 125D (215/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 7,250 spirited miles
Generation 3 RFT Tires fitted to my new BMW 125D - 218bhp & 450nm torque. Very good grip in both dry and wet, the wet grip on these tires are outstanding allowing me to push much harder on corners. Used on both motorway & country roads. Currently have 6.8mm remaining on the rear with 7250 miles covered indicating around 15-18k before needing to be replaced! Very Impressive tire and will definately be buying again!
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2012