Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Adrenalin RE003 - Which Is #1?
| Potenza S001 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Max Performance Summer | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 70/100 | N/A |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has better dry traction than Potenza S001.
- Potenza S001 has better tread life than Potenza Adrenalin RE003.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 in Australia
The Potenza S001 has been around in Australia for about 14 years, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has been on the market for about 9 years
The Potenza S001 is rated for max performance summer action, however the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres are classified as ultra high 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 S001 and the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
- Top Sport Tires 2020 By Professional Tests
- Auto Motor und Sport: UHP Summer Tire Test R20
- TCS: Summer Tire Test R18
- ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18
- Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
- TireRack: Best in Max Performance Summer
Benchmark Test Data
| Potenza S001 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | Good | N/A |
| Handling | Good | N/A |
| Price/Quality | Good | N/A |
| Comfort | Good | N/A |
| Wet Performance | Good | N/A |
| Treadwear | Good | N/A |
| Overall Score | 70/100 | N/A |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Potenza S001 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 S001 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 280 | 220 |
| Traction (AA - C) | A | AA |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A | A |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the Potenza S001 tyres have a treadwear rating of 280, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220. This means that the Potenza S001 tyres will theoretically last 1.3 times as long as the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 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.
As per the UTQG system, the Potenza S001 tyres have a traction resistance grading of A, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a grading of AA.
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.
As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the Potenza S001 and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.
Warranty
In terms of distance, the Potenza S001 tyres have a guarantee of 50,000 kilometres, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a guarantee of 50,000 kilometres.
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!
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Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
The Potenza S001 tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 280, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220.This means that you can expect the Potenza S001 to last 1.3 times as long as the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
The Potenza S001 have a UTQG traction grading of A, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres having a grading of AA.
The Potenza S001 have a UTQG temperature grading of A, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres having a grading of A.
In terms of a distance guarantee, the Potenza S001 are guaranteed for 50,000 kilometres, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres are guaranteed for 50,000 kilometres.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 90 sizes of the Potenza S001, and all 40 sizes of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Potenza S001 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 185/55 R15 82V |
| 195/50 R20 93W XL |
| 205/50 R17 89Y |
| 205/45 R17 84W |
| 215/40 R17 87Y XL |
| 215/45 R20 95W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91Y XL |
| 215/40 R17 87W XL |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/35 R19 88Y XL |
| 225/35 R18 87W XL |
| 225/45 R17 94Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 94W |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/35 R18 87Y XL |
| 225/40 R19 93W XL |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 91W |
| 225/45 R17 91Y |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/45 R18 94W |
| 235/55 R17 103W XL |
| 235/40 R19 96W XL |
| 235/55 R17 99V |
| 235/35 R20 88Y |
| 235/45 R18 98W XL |
| 235/35 R20 (88Y) |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 235/40 R19 96Y XL |
| 235/45 R19 95W |
| 235/50 R18 97V |
| 235/35 R19 87Y |
| 235/55 R17 99Y |
| 245/50 R18 100Y |
| 245/40 R20 99W XL |
| 245/40 R18 93Y |
| 245/30 R20 90Y XL |
| 245/40 R20 95Y |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 245/40 R17 91Y |
| 245/50 R18 100W |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/40 R20 (95Y) |
| 245/35 R18 92Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 98Y |
| 245/45 R17 95Y |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 91Y |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 95W |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 255/45 R18 99Y |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/40 R20 (101Y) XL |
| 255/40 R20 101Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/30 R19 91Y XL |
| 255/30 R20 92Y XL |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 255/45 R17 98Y |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94Y XL |
| 265/35 R19 98Y XL |
| 265/35 R18 97Y XL |
| 265/30 R19 93Y XL |
| 265/35 R20 (95Y) |
| 265/35 R20 95Y |
| 265/40 R18 101Y XL |
| 275/40 R19 101Y |
| 275/35 R20 (102Y) XL |
| 275/35 R20 102Y XL |
| 275/30 R20 97Y XL |
| 285/35 R19 99Y |
| 285/35 R18 97Y |
| 285/25 R20 93Y XL |
| 285/30 R20 99Y XL |
| 285/30 R19 98Y XL |
| 295/35 R20 (105Y) XL |
| 295/35 R20 101Y |
| 295/35 R20 (101Y) |
| 295/30 R19 100Y XL |
| 295/35 R20 105Y XL |
| 305/30 R20 (99Y) |
| 305/30 R19 102Y XL |
| 305/30 R19 (102Y) XL |
| 305/25 R20 97Y XL |
| 305/30 R20 99Y |
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 |
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