Description
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a high-performance road tyre designed for ultimate driver control, stability, and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. Key features include an optimised tread pattern with 3D sipes for excellent wet handling and grip, a rigid asymmetric tread for high-speed stability during cornering, and an innovative compound and carcass design for enhanced responsiveness and a premium feel. It’s the flagship in Bridgestone’s Potenza range, selected as original equipment by brands like Audi for demanding sports vehicles due to its high performance and safety.
Key Technologies and Features
- Provides superior stability and maximum contact with the road surface, resulting in enhanced grip and stability during straight-line running and cornering.
- These innovative sipes increase the tyre’s shear stiffness, leading to better wet braking performance and improved abrasion resistance.
- A tailored package of reinforced sidewalls, bead fillers, and a specific carcass shape improves steering response, stability, and rolling resistance for a premium driving experience.
- A newly developed compound and crown technology are optimised to meet the high expectations of performance drivers.
- The combination of the asymmetric design and the new hybrid crown reinforcement belt provides the rigidity and lateral stiffness needed for superb stability at high speeds.
Performance Highlights
- Ultimate Wet Performance:The optimised tread with efficient water evacuation ensures superior safety and handling in wet conditions.
- Excellent Braking:The design provides excellent stopping distances in both wet and dry conditions.
- Enhanced Grip and Stability:Maximises the tyre’s contact area with the road for superior grip, even during high-demand driving.
