Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Potenza S04

Jhill · 06-30-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Neek

For me on tirerack S04's are ~$1012 before tax/shipping and PSS's are ~$1175. Difference of $163. I'm still on the fence as I've read that the S04's have a harder sidewall, which I like. I probably won't feel the difference since I don't plan on tracking my car anyway though. Just canyon running and DD.

Hmm that's a lot closer then when I had to decide. I've never used the Michelin so I can't compare the only thing I can say I've heard is the s04 hold their grip more consistently through their lifespan. Again I can not confirm this it is just something I have heard from users that have used both, the mich are grippier when new but after two to three track days the grip drops off whereas the s04 stays more consistent. I'm looking into track day two soon and it's been some mi between so I guess I'll have a better idea how they age fairly soon. I don't think you'll be unhappy with either though.

Neek · 06-30-2017, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhill

Hmm that's a lot closer then when I had to decide. I've never used the Michelin so I can't compare the only thing I can say I've heard is the s04 hold their grip more consistently through their lifespan. Again I can not confirm this it is just something I have heard from users that have used both, the mich are grippier when new but after two to three track days the grip drops off whereas the s04 stays more consistent. I'm looking into track day two soon and it's been some mi between so I guess I'll have a better idea how they age fairly soon. I don't think you'll be unhappy with either though.

It may be the size i'm looking at. 265/35/19 and 305/30/19. But yeah I think the tires are similar enough where a casual driver like me won't really feel the difference. My new wheels won't come in until end of July so I have some time to wait for tire deals.

Memphis370Z · 06-30-2017, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhill

Hmm that's a lot closer then when I had to decide. I've never used the Michelin so I can't compare the only thing I can say I've heard is the s04 hold their grip more consistently through their lifespan. Again I can not confirm this it is just something I have heard from users that have used both, the mich are grippier when new but after two to three track days the grip drops off whereas the s04 stays more consistent. I'm looking into track day two soon and it's been some mi between so I guess I'll have a better idea how they age fairly soon. I don't think you'll be unhappy with either though.

While I can't comment on this relative to the PSSs, I agree that the S04s are consistent throughout their lifespan. I've gone to ZDayZ twice on the same set of S04s, and they were as grippy this year as they were last year.

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