Bridgestone has launched the Potenza Sport Evo, the successor to its Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance summer tyre. The headline numbers, according to Bridgestone’s press release, are 5% shorter wet braking distance and roughly 15% more mileage than the outgoing model — about 6,000 additional kilometres.
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What Bridgestone claims
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Performance vs the predecessor
| Metric | Change vs Potenza Sport |
|---|---|
| Wet braking distance | 5% shorter |
| Dry braking distance | 2% shorter |
| Mileage | 15% greater (~6,000 km) |
| Rolling resistance | Up to 6% lower |
| Wet grip (EU label) | A-grade |
These are Bridgestone’s own figures and have not yet been confirmed by independent tests such as those from ADAC or Auto Bild. The lower rolling resistance is the claim most relevant to electric cars, where it feeds directly into range; Bridgestone markets the tyre as suitable for both EV and combustion powertrains.
Sizes and availability
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Who it is for
The Potenza Sport Evo targets drivers of sporty and high-powered cars — including EVs — who want a premium summer tyre and are willing to pay for it. It competes directly with the Continental SportContact 7, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (★94) and the Pirelli P Zero. As with any newly launched tyre, independent test results will be the real measure of whether the claimed gains hold up; until then, the EU A-grade wet rating is the main verified figure.