POTENZA SPORT EVO

<p>Now I have the Continental Premium contact 7 as the first impression are amazing! The bridgestone was very very nice about mileage, i mean more than 70.000 km/40.000 miles but the performance was very poor, my car is Suzuki S Cross 2026 with 110ps and 235 nm of torque on 1205 kg car, in 2nd gear full throttle the tyre were slippering even on the dry, the corners was Made a kind in Two/trhree steps, the feedback very poor, the only good pros is they last me after so many km. 215/55 r17 98h</p>

<p>These are probably my favourite tyres I've used and the best of the UUHP and UHP I have tried on my own cars and driven on others. The only thing I can really compare them to is a Cup 2 semi slick on my Civic Type R but with a wet grip that the Cup 2 have no hope of matching. The dry grip is absolutely sublime, the tyre feels totally uncompromising, super quick and intuitive on turn in and how grip progresses through a corner. The steering accuracy and weight is perfect for the road.</p><p>The Integra Type R I have does not have a lot of refinement or soundproofing, so you really notice how loud these tyres are, they certainly have a stiff sidewall too.</p><p>The wear seems greatly improved from the first generation Bridgestone Potenza Sports. No discernible wear at 1000 miles so we will keep an eye on them. If the wear issues are sorted, these will be staying on the car for some time to come</p>

<p>Bought 100 miles ago to replace a set of Pilot Sport 4 Zero Pressure on a modified F30 3 series, which is an excellent tyre in it's own right. By far the best 18" run flat choice for BMW & Mercedes owners, by a country mile. And it's worth noting; a full set of Sport Evo is currently over £200 cheaper than a set of PS4 ZP.</p><p>With the Sport Evo being non run flat, there is an inevitable and noticeable softening of the initial turn-in, but it loads up very quickly thereafter and feels very responsive and grippy. Applying more steering mid corner doesn't phase it. The car goes exactly where you point it.</p><p>No rain to speak of for weeks, so can't comment on wet grip yet. Ride comfort and noise levels are obviously very good compared to a 40K mile old run flat, but the Sport Evo is definitely on the stiffer side compared to other UHP non run flats, but this is why enthusiasts buy Potenzas in the first place. No one likes squidgy, squealy and numb cornering from their performance car.</p><p>I would put the grip levels easily on par with the ContiSport 7, but has a much better turn in than the CS7. If you are an enthusiast and want to bin off run flats but don't want to sacrifice too much steering feel/precision; these are the tyres for you. if you are not an enthusiast but want grip at a great price; these are also the tyres for you.</p>

<p>The 17-Inch Market Gap:</p><p>For a long time, the 17-inch market has been frustrating. You were usually stuck choosing between excellent-but-street-focused tyres like the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, heavy ultra-focused track rubber like the Yokohama A052, or generic eco/touring options.
This tyre changes that. It successfully bridges the gap, acting as a genuine trackable street tire that proves there is serious value in bringing true UUHP compounds to smaller wheel sizes.</p><p>Track Durability & Wear:</p><p>The biggest flaw of the previous non-EVO Enliten Potenza Sport was its severe degradation and chunking on track. Bridgestone has absolutely sorted this with the EVO.
A word of warning: you will see fairly strong scrub wear over the first few aggressive miles. Don't panic. Once the tyre heat-cycles and settles in, the durability is superb. After three hard 15-minute track sessions, the tread looked almost as fresh as new. The key here is pressure management - get your hot pressures dialed in for the track conditions, and they will reward you with consistency.</p><p>Driving Dynamics (Dry & Wet):</p><p>Steering & Handling: The steering reaction is razor-sharp. It provides a highly stable and fairly consistent platform mid-corner. For Fiesta ST owners, don't worry - it doesn't kill the fun. The rear end is still playfully lively on lift-off, but it feels predictably progressive rather than snappy.</p><p>Grip Levels: Dry grip is excellent and pushes well into track-tyre territory. However, the wet performance is where it bends your mind. The sheer amount of grip it manages under heavy cornering in the wet is absolutely huge. Makes you push further and forget that that the asphalt is wet, and the breakaway is progressive.</p><p>Comfort & NVH:</p><p>As expected for a tyre this capable, there is a trade-off. The sidewalls are incredibly hard and stable to support that crisp turn-in. Consequently, it is definitely not a comfortable tyre on the street, and cabin noise is noticeably higher than a standard summer tire. If you want a plush ride, look elsewhere.</p><p>The Verdict:</p><p>For the performance on offer, this tyre is an absolute bargain in this size. It delivers lap-after-lap consistency that breathes down the neck of dedicated track rubber, yet you can safely daily drive it in the pouring rain. In this particular small size, with such small load per corner, it is completely over-engineered.</p><p>If you have a compact hot hatch and want a tyre that can handle the Monday commute and a Sunday track day without melting, the Potenza Sport EVO Enliten is highly recommended.</p>

<p>I have put these tyres on an Infiniti G37S coupe. They replaced older Potenza sport that came out in 2009 and were OEM tyres. The wheels are staggered so 225/45/19 on the front. The grip in the dry and wet is fantastic and from a weighty straight ahead they turn in rapidly and instantly. Traction is incredible - the previous tyres had the stability light on frequently - now rarely and oversteer is much more difficult to provoke. It feels as if new and more powerful discs/pads have been fitted so strong is the braking. However, they are very noisy to the extent that I have seriously considered changing them to PS4s or asymmetric 6s. The ride is much firmer and bumps and noise is transmitted. But not harsh. With the previous tyres there was virtually no tyre noise and the ride was outstanding. Even at 20mph there is a ‘whosh’ sound and a roar at higher speeds on most surfaces. The G37 is a refined car that has very sharp turn in with 4WS so I could have still probably had that quality with less grippy tyres. If you rate sportiness very highly and are not too worried about refinement these are top rate tyres.</p>