Long-Term Review: Bridgestone S04 Pole Position

Amuse370z · 12-18-2014, 05:02 AM

I bought these when I upgraded my 18"s to 19" Te37sl.

I love them, I got some beefy 305s in the rear too.

They were super super grippy when they were new and not broken in, now not as much but compared to my previous OEM 18" tires these are night and day.

Highly recommended for daily driving.

abm89 · 12-18-2014, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORAIN

I ran mine at the track in the wet a couple weeks ago. They were great! I seemed to have more traction than the rest of the crowd for sure. They stuck like it was dry.

Unfortunately we didn't have full rain a few weeks ago, but I was in better shape than others.

One of my friends ran R888s

abm89 · 12-18-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

Yeah thats kind of what I figured. how did you like those sizes on the sport wheels? I was thinking probably just doing 265/285 combo to keep the stagger down, not that it will make a difference for the driving I'm doing.

there's definitely more grip in the rear with the 265/305 widths. However, the 10 inch wheel would never use all of the tire unless I was on the track.

the 265/285 route would be great, IMO

Tadpole · 12-18-2014, 11:28 AM

I own the S-04's too and have been happy with them so far. I have about 10k on them and the only issue I have had was at the drag strip with high humidity and dew point. Other than that no issues at all and they are quiet and grippy. Ive been curious of the auto cross with these tires so with the OP's remarks I just may try them out.

kenchan · 12-18-2014, 01:03 PM

s04's are great. i run them on my gnosis on my G35C. i like the re11's even more..that i run on my nismo wheels on my z.
check out pics in my non-existent albums page.

abm89 · 12-18-2014, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

s04's are great. i run them on my gnosis on my G35C. i like the re11's even more..that i run on my nismo wheels on my z.
check out pics in my non-existent albums page.

Are you off the grid or something? Lol

Spooler · 12-18-2014, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

I thought I would give my two cents on these tires since they're now being demoted to spare status.

Just for some background, my Z is a daily driver that will see the track occasionally (intermediate level driver). I bought these tires for extra grip without killing me when it decides to pour in the Houston area. I got them February of 2014 and I've done:

Sizes: 265/35R19...305/30/R19
- at least 20K miles
- 5 track days on the front
- 4 track days on the rear

Below is what's left on the rear:

As far as how these tire behave, they are very grippy in daily driving situations when new. Wet and dry conditions yielded stable and predictable handling characteristics. On the track, they were perfect for learning racing lines and the car's handling capabilities. These were very forgiving when you start to break loose; it's a gradual loss of the rear end. I tend recommend these tires to friends who want to learn how to track their Z. They have enough grip to fly around the corners, and the owners don't have to commit to buying a full set of wheels and tires for track use if they don't like the "track experience".

If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. This is all I can think of at the moment.

Did you replace those tires? They have plenty of tread left.

abm89 · 12-22-2014, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Did you replace those tires? They have plenty of tread left.

Yes, they are sitting in my closet. They're useless on the track now.

12-18-2014, 05:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	I bought these when I upgraded my 18"s to 19" Te37sl. I love them, I got some beefy 305s in the rear too. They were super super grippy when they were new and not broken in, now not as much but compared to my previous OEM 18" tires these are night and day. Highly recommended for daily driving. abm89 likes this. __________________ [Powerhouse Amuse] [HKS] [Volk Racing] [KW Suspensions] [Eibach] [SPL] [TRS] [EVO-R] [NISMO] Last edited by Amuse370z; 12-18-2014 at 05:08 AM.

12-18-2014, 11:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I own the S-04's too and have been happy with them so far. I have about 10k on them and the only issue I have had was at the drag strip with high humidity and dew point. Other than that no issues at all and they are quiet and grippy. Ive been curious of the auto cross with these tires so with the OP's remarks I just may try them out. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position Tire Review	johncy2000	Wheels & Tires	38	10-22-2015 01:07 PM
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position Tires	jcosta79	Wheels & Tires	16	05-06-2014 04:45 PM
Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position - Review and Impressions	Alstann	Wheels & Tires	6	08-14-2013 09:45 PM
[FOR SALE] (2)Bridgestone Potenzas RE050a Pole Position	antfd3s	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	10	10-21-2011 05:48 PM
Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-04	Mike's 370z	Wheels & Tires	71	06-27-2011 08:37 AM

12-18-2014, 01:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	s04's are great. i run them on my gnosis on my G35C. i like the re11's even more..that i run on my nismo wheels on my z. check out pics in my non-existent albums page.