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225/40 R18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport variants
Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a summer tyre made in total of 132 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/40 R18 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 90mm sidewall height. In 225/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Potenza Sport - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/40 R18, Potenza Sport usually competes against Pilot Sport 4, which is a tyre from Michelin with a rating of 88%, compared to 92% of the Bridgestone in question. Latest test in 225/40 R18 was held by Tyre Reviews in 2021, where Potenza Sport received rating "Highly recommended" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a .
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 £87 | Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £87 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
 £87 | Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £87 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
 £92 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/40 R18 92Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £92 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
 £114 | 225/40R18 92Y XL Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/40R18 92Y XL | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £114 | Buy protyre |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport is made in 132 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 (225/40 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 225/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 10
Securing the top spot among ten competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport excelled in the test, earning a final rating of "Exemplary." This premium tire stood out for its exceptional handling on wet surfaces, high level of grip in both wet and dry conditions, precise steering response, short braking distances on wet roads, and very good safety margins against aquaplaning. It also impressed with its fuel-efficient rolling resistance and moderate price level. A slight drawback was its slightly increased rolling noise. Noteworthy is the tire's superior performance in disciplines such as aquaplaning - longitudinal, rolling resistance, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, clearly demonstrating its dominance in crucial areas of driving safety and efficiency.
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 10
Securing the top spot among ten competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport excelled in the test, earning a final rating of "Exemplary." This premium tire stood out for its exceptional handling on wet surfaces, high level of grip in both wet and dry conditions, precise steering response, short braking distances on wet roads, and very good safety margins against aquaplaning. It also impressed with its fuel-efficient rolling resistance and moderate price level. A slight drawback was its slightly increased rolling noise. Noteworthy is the tire's superior performance in disciplines such as aquaplaning - longitudinal, rolling resistance, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, clearly demonstrating its dominance in crucial areas of driving safety and efficiency.
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #2 of 13
Securing the 2nd position out of 13 competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport impressed with a final rating of 'Outstanding'. This new sport tire of the high-performance class showcased its excellence with superb handling qualities on both wet and dry surfaces. It also boasted a good balance, precise steering with strong feedback, and short braking distances under both conditions. Notably, it performed exceptionally well in disciplines such as Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling, highlighting its versatility across different wet and dry scenarios. However, it did have its drawbacks, including increased rolling resistance and average comfort. Despite these minor issues, its commendable safety reserves during Aquaplaning confirmed its reliability and performance efficacy.
outstanding
Ranked #2 of 13
Securing the 2nd position out of 13 competitors, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport impressed with a final rating of 'Outstanding'. This new sport tire of the high-performance class showcased its excellence with superb handling qualities on both wet and dry surfaces. It also boasted a good balance, precise steering with strong feedback, and short braking distances under both conditions. Notably, it performed exceptionally well in disciplines such as Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling, highlighting its versatility across different wet and dry scenarios. However, it did have its drawbacks, including increased rolling resistance and average comfort. Despite these minor issues, its commendable safety reserves during Aquaplaning confirmed its reliability and performance efficacy.
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #6 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranked 6th out of 11 competitors in a comprehensive evaluation and was awarded a final rating of "Very good." This performance tire excelled in its sharp handling and high lateral support on wet surfaces, alongside secure and engaging handling when driving on dry roads. Particularly, it showcased superior capabilities in disciplines such as dry steering response, wet circle cornering, and both subjective and objective wet handling, outperforming its rivals. However, the tire faced criticism for longer braking distances at lower temperatures and a somewhat rear-biased handling on wet surfaces. Additionally, its dry braking performance was deemed weak, and it had the highest rolling resistance of all tires tested, marking areas for potential improvement.
very good
Ranked #6 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranked 6th out of 11 competitors in a comprehensive evaluation and was awarded a final rating of "Very good." This performance tire excelled in its sharp handling and high lateral support on wet surfaces, alongside secure and engaging handling when driving on dry roads. Particularly, it showcased superior capabilities in disciplines such as dry steering response, wet circle cornering, and both subjective and objective wet handling, outperforming its rivals. However, the tire faced criticism for longer braking distances at lower temperatures and a somewhat rear-biased handling on wet surfaces. Additionally, its dry braking performance was deemed weak, and it had the highest rolling resistance of all tires tested, marking areas for potential improvement.
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R18
good
Ranked #5 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranked 5th among 11 competitors, earning a final rating of "Good." This premium summer tire impressed with its convincing driving qualities on wet surfaces, featuring sporty, dynamic wet handling, direct steering response, and stable dry handling. It also excelled in short braking distances on both wet and dry roads, alongside providing good ride comfort. However, it was noted for its higher rolling resistance and increased noise. Standing out in specific disciplines, it led in dry braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, marking it as a strong performer in crucial safety and performance aspects.
good
Ranked #5 of 11
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranked 5th among 11 competitors, earning a final rating of "Good." This premium summer tire impressed with its convincing driving qualities on wet surfaces, featuring sporty, dynamic wet handling, direct steering response, and stable dry handling. It also excelled in short braking distances on both wet and dry roads, alongside providing good ride comfort. However, it was noted for its higher rolling resistance and increased noise. Standing out in specific disciplines, it led in dry braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, marking it as a strong performer in crucial safety and performance aspects.
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 1- | 2 | |||||
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 11
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 11
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