Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO tops What Car? summer tyre test
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO has been named overall winner in the latest What Car? summer tyre test.
Tested on a Volvo XC60 in size 235/55R19, Bridgestone’s ultra-high-performance tyre was given first place by testers from the popular British car magazine and car buyer's guide, ahead of 10 other tyres.
As well as being the test’s overall winner, the Potenza Sport EVO rated highest for wet and dry handling, and wet cornering in the aquaplaning tests. The tyre was also deemed to offer the second-best dry braking performance out of the 11 tested tyres. “The Bridgestone made the [Volvo] XC60 better to drive than any other tyre,” stated What Car? in the magazine’s December 2026 issue.
This result comes after the Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO was crowned test winner in renowned magazine sport auto’s 2026 summer tyre test, achieving the highest overall score in both wet and dry conditions.
Launched in January 2026, and building on Bridgestone’s multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, the Potenza Sport EVO offers enhanced sports performance, wet control, longevity and fuel/energy efficiency, alongside expanded size range.
The tyre delivers exceptional control at high speeds, maintaining vehicle stability both in straight lines and through corners. It also provides outstanding wet grip, achieving a best-in-class EU label A-grade. Compared to the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, the Potenza Sport EVO achieves a five per cent shorter braking distance on wet roads and a two per cent shorter braking distance in the dry.1
These performance improvements are matched by enhanced longevity, offering 15 per cent greater mileage than its predecessor1 – equivalent to around 6,000 additional kilometres.2 The tyre also improves fuel efficiency and extends the EV driving range thanks to up to a six per cent reduction in rolling resistance.3
*1 Based on internal tests carried out on Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO vs Bridgestone Potenza Sport, ref. size 235/35 ZR19.
*2 Actual tyre mileage depends on several factors like driving style, asphalt characteristics, ambient conditions.
*3 Based on internal tests carried out on Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO vs Bridgestone Potenza Sport, ref. size 245/35 R18.
Media information: Davis Adams-Smith, Director, Public Relations, Bridgestone
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