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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport in size 205/45R17.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (performance grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 205/45R17
- Tire size
- 205/45R17
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Auto Express2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 7
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Express- Lead in the dry and wet with the sharpest handling and shortest braking distances
- Auto Zeitung2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 235/35 R19 91Y
Further details available from Auto Zeitung 2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/55 R17 101Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- Premium tires with excellent handling qualities on wet surfaces
- High grip level in wet and dry conditions
- Direct steering response
- Short wet braking distances
- Very good safety margins in aquaplaning
- Fuel-saving rolling resistance
- Slightly increased rolling noise
2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 52
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
3rd place out of 20
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/40 R18 92Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- Tyre Reviews2026
Conclusion: good (1,7)
2nd place out of 8
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 235/35 R19 91Y
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Very strong all-round grip
- Especially in the wet
- With direct sporty steering
- Predictable handling and a high subjective wet score
- Loudest tire on test
- Tyre Reviews2025
Conclusion: adequate (4,4)
6th place out of 7
Tested tire: Bridgestone Potenza Sport 225/40 R18 92Y
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Incredible in wet handling
- Very good in the dry
- Rolling resistance so high it can no longer be produced in the EU
- Lower levels of comfort than the best in test
- High wear on track
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