Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Adrenalin RE003 - Which Is #1?
| Potenza Sport | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Ultra High Performance Summer | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2015 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 84/100 | N/A |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Both tyres have similar dry traction capabilities.
- Potenza Sport has better tread life than Potenza Adrenalin RE003.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 in Australia
The Potenza Sport has been around in Australia for about 3 years, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has been on the market for about 9 years
Both tyres are rated for ultra high performance summer action. 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 Sport and the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
- Auto Express: Summer Tire Test R18
- Autobild: Commercial Summer Tire Test R17
- Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test ZR20
- Evo 2022: Summer Tire Test R19
- Auto Bild Sportscars 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Zeitung: UHP Summer Tire Test R19
- Sportauto: Summer Tire Test for Sportcars R19
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R19
- Evo: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Sportauto: Summer Tire Test R19
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tire Test R19
- Gute Fahrt: Summer Tire Test R19
- Autobild: Summer SUV Tire Test R19
- Autobild Sportscars: Summer TIre Test R20
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tyre Test
- ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test R18
- The Best UHP Summer Tires in 2024 by TiresVote
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tire Test R16
- AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R19
- The Best Commercial Summer Tires in 2024 by TiresVote
- TireRack: Best in Max Performance Summer
- The Best Passenger Tires for North America in 2024 by TiresVote
Benchmark Test Data
| Potenza Sport | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price/Quality | Excellent | N/A |
| Dry Performance | Excellent | N/A |
| Handling | Excellent | N/A |
| Wet Performance | Excellent | N/A |
| Treadwear | Good | N/A |
| Comfort | Acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Score | 84/100 | N/A |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Potenza Sport scores 3 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 Sport | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 300 | 220 |
| Traction (AA - C) | AA | AA |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A | A |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the Potenza Sport tyres have a treadwear rating of 300, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220. This means that the Potenza Sport tyres will theoretically last 1.4 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, the Potenza Sport and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres both have a traction 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 Sport and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.
Warranty
In terms of distance, the Potenza Sport 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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- Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Pirelli P Zero
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
The Potenza Sport tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 300, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220.This means that you can expect the Potenza Sport to last 1.4 times as long as the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
The Potenza Sport have a UTQG traction grading of AA, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres having a grading of AA.
The Potenza Sport 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 Sport 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 87 sizes of the Potenza Sport, and all 40 sizes of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Potenza Sport Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/45 R17 |
| 215/40 R17 |
| 215/45 R17 |
| 215/45 R18 |
| 225/35 R19 |
| 225/50 R17 |
| 225/35 R18 |
| 225/45 R18 |
| 225/40 R18 |
| 225/40 R19 |
| 225/45 R19 |
| 225/55 R17 |
| 225/45 R17 |
| 225/50 R18 |
| 235/50 R18 |
| 235/55 R19 |
| 235/40 R18 |
| 235/40 R20 |
| 235/35 R20 |
| 235/40 R19 |
| 235/35 R19 |
| 235/45 R18 |
| 245/40 R19 |
| 245/35 R20 |
| 245/40 R20 |
| 245/35 R21 |
| 245/45 R20 |
| 245/35 R19 |
| 245/45 R19 |
| 245/40 R18 |
| 245/35 R18 |
| 245/30 R20 |
| 245/45 R18 |
| 245/50 R18 |
| 245/40 R17 |
| 255/45 R18 |
| 255/40 R18 |
| 255/30 R20 |
| 255/40 R20 |
| 255/35 R19 |
| 255/30 R19 |
| 255/35 R20 |
| 255/50 R19 |
| 255/45 R20 |
| 255/40 R19 |
| 255/45 R19 |
| 265/40 R18 |
| 265/30 R19 |
| 265/50 R19 |
| 265/40 R19 |
| 265/35 R19 |
| 265/45 R20 |
| 265/40 R20 |
| 265/40 R21 |
| 265/35 R20 |
| 265/35 R18 |
| 265/30 R20 |
| 265/45 R18 |
| 275/50 R20 |
| 275/40 R19 |
| 275/40 R18 |
| 275/45 R18 |
| 275/45 R20 |
| 275/35 R18 |
| 275/40 R20 |
| 275/30 R20 |
| 275/35 R19 |
| 275/30 R19 |
| 275/35 R20 |
| 285/35 R22 |
| 285/30 R20 |
| 285/45 R19 |
| 285/40 R22 |
| 285/40 R19 |
| 285/30 R19 |
| 285/35 R19 |
| 285/40 R21 |
| 285/35 R20 |
| 285/30 R21 |
| 295/30 R20 |
| 295/40 R20 |
| 295/35 R20 |
| 295/35 R21 |
| 295/30 R19 |
| 305/30 R20 |
| 305/30 R19 |
| 315/35 R20 |
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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