Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 vs Pirelli Dragon Sport
| Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Ultra High Performance Summer | Max Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2016 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | N/A | N/A |
Comparison Summary
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Pricing
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Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 vs Pirelli Dragon Sport in Australia
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has been around in Australia for about 9 years, whereas the Dragon Sport has been on the market for about 8 years
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 is rated for ultra high performance summer action, however the Dragon Sport tyres are classified as max performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the premium part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 and the Dragon Sport tyres.
Benchmark Test Data
| Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | N/A | Good |
| Wet Performance | N/A | Good |
| Handling | N/A | Good |
| Treadwear | N/A | Good |
| Comfort | N/A | Good |
| Overall Score | N/A | N/A |
Unfortunately, there is very little benchmark data available for the Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Dragon Sport scores 4 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 220 | |
| Traction (AA - C) | AA | |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A |
Treadwear
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a treadwear rating of 220, which means that they would last 2.2 times longer than a tyre with a rating of 100. There's no treadwear data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a traction grade of AA (on a scale of AA, A, B, C). There's no UTQG traction grading data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a temperature resistance grade of A (on a scale of A, B, C). There's no UTQG temperature resistance grading data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Warranty
The Dragon Sport tyres have a warranty of 1 years. There is no time-based warranty available for the Potenza Adrenalin RE003.
In terms of distance, the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres. There is no distance based warranty available for the Dragon Sport.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
- Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Adrenalin RE003
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Adrenalin RE003
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE003
- Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003
- Pirelli Dragon Sport vs Cinturato P7
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 40 sizes of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003, and all 23 sizes of the Dragon Sport tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Potenza Adrenalin RE003 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/60 R15 88V |
| 195/55 R16 87W |
| 195/50 R15 82W |
| 195/50 R16 84V |
| 195/55 R15 85W |
| 205/45 R16 87W |
| 205/50 R17 93W |
| 205/50 R16 87W |
| 205/40 R17 84W |
| 205/55 R15 88W |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/45 R17 88W |
| 215/40 R17 87W |
| 215/50 R17 91W |
| 215/55 R17 94W |
| 215/50 R17 95W |
| 215/45 R18 93W |
| 215/60 R16 95V |
| 215/45 R17 91W |
| 225/40 R18 92W |
| 225/45 R18 95W |
| 225/45 R17 94W |
| 225/50 R17 94W |
| 225/55 R17 97W |
| 225/50 R16 92W |
| 235/45 R18 98W |
| 235/50 R18 101W |
| 235/45 R17 97W |
| 235/35 R19 91W |
| 235/40 R18 95W |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/45 R18 100W |
| 245/45 R17 99W |
| 245/40 R18 97W |
| 245/35 R19 93W |
| 245/35 R20 95W |
| 245/40 R19 98W |
| 255/35 R18 94W |
| 275/35 R19 100W |
| 275/30 R20 97W |
Dragon Sport Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 215/45 R18 93W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91W XL |
| 215/40 R18 89Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 91W |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/40 R18 92W XL |
| 225/45 R19 96W XL |
| 225/50 R18 99W XL |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/45 R17 97W XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98W XL |
| 245/45 R17 95W |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/40 R20 99Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 275/30 R20 97Y XL |
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