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Bridgestone S001 Tyres
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Bridgestone Potenza S001
215/40 R17 W (87)

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Product description & features

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is an ultra-high performance tyre featuring an asymmetric tread pattern and innovative construction.

To meet the high demands of top of the range sports and luxury vehicles, Bridgestone have designed the Potenza S001 with stiff shoulder blocks to deliver fantastic grip when tackling corners. This shoulder block design is also instrumental in delivering the traction required for reliable and quick braking.

Potenza S001 tyres are available in 17 inch, 18 inch, 19 inch, 20 inch and 21 inch rim tyre sizes.

High Speed Performance

The tyre features an off-centre straight rib has been used on the Potenza S001 to provide motorists with responsive and precise handling - whilst also ensuring the tyre's performance remains stable at high speeds.

Wet Weather Control

To reduce the risk of aquaplaning when out driving in wet road conditions, Bridgestone have used a high angle and wide groove pattern in the tread. The channels created from this design work to collect and remove surface water from the contact path of the tyre.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 Awards & Recognition

Since its launch, the Potenza S001 has been recognised the following tyre tests:

Potenza S001 Tyres Variants

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 - 215/40 R17 W is a summer tyre.

Ratings & Reviews

There are
5254
reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza S001

5254
total ratings, with
1722
review comments
Overall rating
4.6/5
(5258 reviews)
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
Overall rating of my tyres
4.6/5
I would buy the same tyres again
4.6/5
The car feels better to drive
4.2/5
The tyres were value for money
4.2/5
Customer images
Image #1; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 245/45 R17 Y; Jaguar XJS
Image #2; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 245/45 R17 Y; Jaguar XJS
Image #3; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 225/40 R18 Y; Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Image #4; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 225/40 R18 Y; Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Image #5; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 255/35 R19 Y; BMW 3 Series
Image #6; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 255/35 R19 Y; BMW 3 Series
Image #7; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 205/45 R17 W; Mazda MX-5
Image #8; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 245/35 R18 Y; BMW 1 Series
Image #9; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 225/45 R18 Y; BMW 3 Series
Image #10; Bridgestone Potenza S001, 255/35 R19 Y; BMW 4 Series
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Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 13/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 21/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Safe and secure in all weather conditions.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 20/02/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,000
Well balanced.Comfortable ride.Quality and good value.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 15/05/2023
  • Purchased on: 20/02/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 09/01/2024
  • Purchased on: 25/01/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,500
Good in the dry and grippy in the wet. All round good tyre.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 09/01/2024
  • Purchased on: 17/10/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
They perform very well and have good gripping quality.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 28/12/2023
  • Purchased on: 26/09/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Very well, much smoother ride.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 03/06/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 9,000
I had a big puncture on one of my tyre so I needed to replace it but it’s none of your fault thank you all good!
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 27/08/2022
  • Purchased on: 04/06/2022
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 13/12/2022
  • Purchased on: 07/03/2022
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
Not so good for winter
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 13/12/2022
  • Purchased on: 02/09/2022
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Good performance and value for money
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 Y
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 01/09/2022
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,500
Very good in wet weather. Lots of grip. They look good too.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 02/12/2021
  • Purchased on: 04/09/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 19/08/2022
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,000
Feel as good as the day they were fitted. Will replace with same when the time comes.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 11/11/2021
  • Purchased on: 31/07/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Only experienced dry and wet roads. I expect the same performance as the last ones which were excellent.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 28/01/2022
  • Purchased on: 04/11/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
very good alot quieter
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 12/01/2022
  • Purchased on: 18/10/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
They are performing well
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2021
  • Purchased on: 20/07/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Bridgestones have a good wear rate and you feel confident in corners and under braking in wet and dry conditions. Very happy
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 20/11/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Ok as I’ve not used any other brands
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 17/06/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
very good felt secure driving the car on the se new tyres
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 17/05/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
The tyres are performing well. Hope they last as long as the last ones.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 10/05/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Good tyres all round the road noise is good too
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 09/01/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Fine.No problems.Very happy with purchase..
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 03/10/2019
I had plenty of tread left in the old tyres but they had worn into blocks on the inner 2 inches of tread. Replacing the tyres has eliminated the awful drumming noise caused by the wear so I'm very happy.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 23/02/2019
Premium tyre that will hopefully last me for years
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