Performance Overview
This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Handling (s)
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
Subj. Road Score (Points)
Subjective Real World Driving Score (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (s)
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Wet Handling ( Points)
Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Curved Aquaplaning (m/sec2)
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Value Performance Overview
Rolling Resistance (kg / t)
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 0% | |
| 2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | 0% |
| 3 | Continental SportContact 7 | 0% |
| 4 | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | 0% |
| 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 0% |
| 6 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | 0% |
| 7 | Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | 0% |
| 8 | Falken Azenis RS820 | 0% |
| 9 | Kormoran Ultra High Performance | 0% |
Hey, I’m driving a 2021 M235i xDrive (F44), basically the same platform as the M135i in this test. These cars tend to understeer quite a bit due to the heavy front. I’m running 225/40 R18 all around without adaptive dampers. It’s mostly a daily here in Germany, but I also do quite a bit of high-speed Autobahn driving and some spirited runs on country roads.
Currently I’m still on the OEM Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3 (*), but I’m planning to upgrade this month. After last years “Best Performance Tyres” test I was pretty set on the Pirelli PZ5, but with these results I’m not so sure anymore.
What would you go for in my case? Appreciate any input!
Did the Bridgestone get an update? Pirelli is a little bit disappointing, Michelin shows its age and Goodyear is a surprise.
Yes, interesting test all round. The Bridgestone proving ground where these were tested often mixes up the results, I think they have quite a high grip wet circuit.
There is a Potenza Sport EVO now available but that's just a wear and RR update. I'm not sure which they tested but it seems like the regular version.
I think you're right, the weight of the Bridgestone is equal to its measured value in '2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test'. The new EVO version should be lighter.
According to the press release https://press.bridgestone-emea.com/en/bridgestone-unveils-potenza-sport-evo-with-enliten-technology/ it's a big update, not just RR.
Obviously a tyre manufacturer will hype up their new product in press releases. I've already tested the EVO version, and it doesn't seem to be quite as spectacular as the press department will suggest, but it's still a very good tyre. If it does have vastly improved wear, that would be a big win.
I'm going to buy new tyres next week in 19inch size, and thinking between Sportcontact 7 and new Potenza Sport Evo.
Is Evo as good at handling and wet as previous model?
Yes. I have a test out with them in a few weeks. If you are an enthusiast driver, the Potenza Sport Evo is compelling although I want to see more data as to whether they've actually fixed the wear issue on track.