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Performance Tyres

Our range of performance tyres is designed to offer drivers the ultimate in control and safety. To complement the power and comfort of high performance saloons, estates and GTs. So you can enjoy a smooth, exhilarating ride, whatever the road conditions.

Our Performance Tyres Range

Potenza RE050A

The perfect tyre for the sporty, demanding driver in wet and dry conditions. It offers high performance with a good level of comfort and low noise. Also available as a runflat in certain sizes.

State of the art driving precision from Formula One technology
Response and control beyond your dreams
Superb wet grip provides ultimate safety

Suitable Vehicles

ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) (2005), ALFA ROMEO 147 GTA (2004), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) (2005), ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) (2005), ALFA ROMEO Alfa GT (2004), ALFA ROMEO Brera (946) (2005), ALFA ROMEO Giulietta (940) (2010), ALFA ROMEO GT Coupe (2005), ALFA ROMEO Mi.To(955), ASTON MARTIN AMV8 (AM305) (2005), ASTON MARTIN DB9 (AM803) (2004), ASTON MARTIN DB9 Volante (AM803) (2005), ASTON MARTIN V8 Vantage (2010), AUDI A1 (2010), AUDI A3 (S3) (2007), AUDI A4 (AU461/2) (2006), AUDI A4 (AU481) (2007), AUDI A4 (B8) (2008), AUDI A5 (AU484) (2007), AUDI A5 (B8) (2007), AUDI A6 (AU561/562) (2006), AUDI RS 5 (2010), AUDI S6 (C6-S) (2006), AUDI S8 (AU631-S) (2007), AUDI TT (354/5) (2006), BMW 1 Series (E87) (2004), BMW 3 Series (E90) (2005), BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) (2006), BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) (2005), BMW 5 Series (E60/61) (2003), BMW 5 Series Estate (2003), BMW 6 Series (E63/64) (2004), BMW Z4 (E89) (2009), CADILLAC CTS (2006), CADILLAC STS 2008, CITROEN C2 (2009), CITROEN C3 (2009), CITROEN DS3 (2010), FERRARI 599 GTB Fiorano (F141) (2006), FERRARI 612 Scaglietti (2005), FERRARI California (F149), FERRARI Enzo (2002), FERRARI F430 (2004), FERRARI F575 Maranello (2002), FERRARI F575 Maranello Superamerica (2005), FIAT 500 (2008), FIAT 500C (Convertible) (2009), FIAT Bravo (198) (2007), FIAT Punto (199) (2005), FORD Fiesta (B299), FORD Mondeo (2011), FORD Mondeo (CD345) (2007), HONDA CR-Z (2011), HONDA S2000 (2004), INFINITI G Coupe Cabriolet (2008), INFINITI G35 Convertible (2008), INFINITI G35 Sedan (2008), INFINITI G37 Coupe (2008), INFINITI Infiniti M (2010), KIA Cerato (2004), LEXUS IS-F (2008), LEXUS IS250 (2WD) (2006), LEXUS IS250 (4WD) (2006), LEXUS IS250C (Convertible) (2009), LEXUS IS350 (2WD) (2006), LEXUS IS350 (4WD) (2006), MARCOS TSO GT2 (2005), MASERATI GranTurismo (M145) (2007), MASERATI Quattroporte (2004), MAZDA 3 MPS (2006), MAZDA 6 (2007), MAZDA 6 (2010), MAZDA 6 MPS (2005), MAZDA 6 Sport (2002), MAZDA 6 Sport Estate (2002), MAZDA MX-5 (2009), MAZDA RX-8 (2008), MERCEDES BENZ A-Class (W169) (2004), MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS 2004, MERCEDES BENZ B-Class (CST245) (2005), MERCEDES BENZ C-Class (W203) (2004), MERCEDES BENZ C-Class (W204) (2007), MERCEDES BENZ C-Class AMG (2001), MERCEDES BENZ CLK, MERCEDES BENZ E-Class (W212) (2009), MERCEDES BENZ E-Class Armoured (2002), MERCEDES BENZ E-Class Cabrio (2009), MERCEDES BENZ E-Class Coupe (2009), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class (2003), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class (W221) (2005), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class AMG (2002), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class AMG (W221) (2007), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class Armoured (2002), MERCEDES BENZ S-Class Coupe (C216) (2006), MERCEDES BENZ SL Class Roadster (2007), MERCEDES BENZ SL55 (R230) (2005), MERCEDES BENZ SL55 AMG (2007), MERCEDES BENZ SL65 (R230) (2005), MERCEDES BENZ SL65 AMG (2007), MERCEDES BENZ SLK, MINI Mini (R56) (2006), MINI Mini (R56), MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution VIII (2004), NISSAN 350Z (2007), NISSAN 370Z (2009), PEUGEOT 207 CC (2009), PEUGEOT 207 GTi (A70) (2007), PEUGEOT 207 SW GTi (A72) (2007), PORSCHE 911 (997 FaceLift) (2008), PORSCHE 911 Carrera (997) (2004), PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4 (997) (2005), PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4S (997) (2005), PORSCHE 911 Carrera S (997) (2005), PORSCHE 911 Turbo (997) (2006), PORSCHE Boxster (987 Facelift) (2008), PORSCHE Boxster (987) (2005), PORSCHE Boxster S (987) (2005), PORSCHE Cayman (C7 Facelift) (2008), PORSCHE Cayman S (C7) (2005), RENAULT Laguna (W91 GT) (2008), RENAULT Twingo CC (E33) (2010), SEAT Altea (SE359) (2004), SEAT Cordoba (SE241/2) (2008), SEAT Exeo (SE411) (2009), SEAT Ibiza (SE250) 2008, SEAT Leon (Cupra R) (2009), SEAT Leon (SE350) (2005), SEAT Toledo (SE351) (2005), SKODA Octavia (SK351/2) (2006), SUBARU Impreza (2006), SUBARU Legacy (2004), SUBARU Legacy (2006), SUBARU Legacy (2010), TOYOTA Auris (2007), VAUXHALL Astra (2010), VAUXHALL Astra (A3300) (2004), VAUXHALL Insignia (2008), VAUXHALL Meriva (2010), VAUXHALL VXR8 (2007), VAUXHALL Zafira (A3370) (2005), VOLKSWAGEN EOS Cabrio (VW465) (2006), VOLKSWAGEN Golf MkV (2004), VOLKSWAGEN Golf MkVI (2009), VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus (2005), VOLKSWAGEN Passat (VW461/2) (2004), VOLKSWAGEN Scirocco (2008)

Potenza S001

Developed and tested in Formula 1™, motorsport’s toughest arena, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 lets you unleash the full potential of your high-performance vehicle with guaranteed comfort and safety.

Advanced asymmetric tread pattern for outstanding sports performance in wet and dry conditions Super slant grooves for rapid evacuation of water and high traction stability on wet surfaces High-grip shoulder blocks for optimum road holding, high braking force and maximum cornering grip