Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-04

Mike's 370z · 04-09-2011, 08:37 AM

I just had the new-for-this-year Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-04 tires installed on my 09 370z, which came with the sport package. I went with stock sizes up front, but changed to a 285/35-19 on the back, which fit perfectly on the 10 inch wide rims. The stock Potenza's measured at about 9.5 inches of contact tread, whereas the new tires measure around 10.25 inches of tread on the pavement. I feel confident that this size is good if not even better than stock, as the tires do not seem bunched up on the rim and the edges achieve contact in turns, even with the extreme stock tow-out setting of rear suspension.
While I have only been driving a few miles on the car with these tires, and the (casing mold?) has yet to wear off, I can report that the car "seems" more planted, and in yesterday's rain performed light-years ahead of the OEM tires.

I will post again once I have put a few thousand miles on these tires, but so far I am happy with the purchase.

onzedge · 04-09-2011, 08:45 AM

Yes, please let us know how they work out. It was a tough call for me between these and the new Pilot Super Sports.

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-09-2011, 09:16 AM

In S'pore,the latest Bridgestone are S001,is there a S-O4.?

kenchan · 04-10-2011, 08:19 AM

Ooo, those are next on my list. S04's.

onzedge · 04-10-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Ooo, those are next on my list. S04's.

I literally flpped a coin when I chose between these and Pilot Super Sports.

kenchan · 04-10-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I literally lfipped a coin when I chose between these and Pilot Super Sports.

Hahaha, yah, can't go wrong either way probably.

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Any pictures of SO-4.?

Red__Zed · 04-11-2011, 12:13 AM

Nice. Curious to see what you think.

kenchan · 04-11-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Any pictures of SO-4.?

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cossie1600 · 04-11-2011, 08:46 AM

Great tire, but god they are expensive

Mike's 370z · 04-11-2011, 10:45 AM

While they are more expensive, they are only $100 in total more expensive than the stock Bridgestone RE50As, which only had a 140 wear rating, while the new S-04's have a 280 wear rating. I did not wish to purchase a less expensive tire that would take away from the handling characteristics of the car. That is why I stayed away from the Conti DW, which everyone rated mediocre under "Steering Response" as compared to others.

Mike's 370z · 04-11-2011, 10:47 AM

I looked at the Super Sports, as they are similar in price, but they were not available in 285/35-19, for which I really wanted. I measured the tread contact of the old RE50s at just over 9 inches, whereas the new S-04 at the 285 size gives me over an inch more in tread contact.

Mike's 370z · 04-11-2011, 10:49 AM

Haven't really pushed it in the dry, but a spirited drive in a decent rain the other day was very impressive; at 60 mph I could make fairly abrupt lane changes with no slippage, no hydroplaning, and complete confidence.

kenchan · 04-11-2011, 11:59 AM

^^ sounds good, keep us posted.

those are suppose to be quiet too, unlike the S03's.

ZForce · 04-11-2011, 12:28 PM

About ready to pull the trigger on the discontinued RE050 Pole Positions or over size and go with RE11's. These and not cheap. Are these a replacment for the RE050 Pole Positions?

I am looking for a size that would fit well on the sport rims with 25mm spacers in Rr and 20mm spacers in the Fr on Swift springs, trying to keep them from rubbing in the front and keep from looking like a 4x4 in the rear. Anyone have any ideas on the ideal oversizing for my setup?

I like to OP's setup for front and back.

04-09-2011, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 15	Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-04 I just had the new-for-this-year Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-04 tires installed on my 09 370z, which came with the sport package. I went with stock sizes up front, but changed to a 285/35-19 on the back, which fit perfectly on the 10 inch wide rims. The stock Potenza's measured at about 9.5 inches of contact tread, whereas the new tires measure around 10.25 inches of tread on the pavement. I feel confident that this size is good if not even better than stock, as the tires do not seem bunched up on the rim and the edges achieve contact in turns, even with the extreme stock tow-out setting of rear suspension. While I have only been driving a few miles on the car with these tires, and the (casing mold?) has yet to wear off, I can report that the car "seems" more planted, and in yesterday's rain performed light-years ahead of the OEM tires. I will post again once I have put a few thousand miles on these tires, but so far I am happy with the purchase.

04-09-2011, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Yes, please let us know how they work out. It was a tough call for me between these and the new Pilot Super Sports. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	In S'pore,the latest Bridgestone are S001,is there a S-O4.?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Ooo, those are next on my list. S04's.

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04-11-2011, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 15	While they are more expensive, they are only $100 in total more expensive than the stock Bridgestone RE50As, which only had a 140 wear rating, while the new S-04's have a 280 wear rating. I did not wish to purchase a less expensive tire that would take away from the handling characteristics of the car. That is why I stayed away from the Conti DW, which everyone rated mediocre under "Steering Response" as compared to others.

04-11-2011, 10:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 15	I looked at the Super Sports, as they are similar in price, but they were not available in 285/35-19, for which I really wanted. I measured the tread contact of the old RE50s at just over 9 inches, whereas the new S-04 at the 285 size gives me over an inch more in tread contact.

04-11-2011, 10:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 15	Haven't really pushed it in the dry, but a spirited drive in a decent rain the other day was very impressive; at 60 mph I could make fairly abrupt lane changes with no slippage, no hydroplaning, and complete confidence.

04-11-2011, 11:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ sounds good, keep us posted. those are suppose to be quiet too, unlike the S03's.

04-11-2011, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	About ready to pull the trigger on the discontinued RE050 Pole Positions or over size and go with RE11's. These and not cheap. Are these a replacment for the RE050 Pole Positions? I am looking for a size that would fit well on the sport rims with 25mm spacers in Rr and 20mm spacers in the Fr on Swift springs, trying to keep them from rubbing in the front and keep from looking like a 4x4 in the rear. Anyone have any ideas on the ideal oversizing for my setup? I like to OP's setup for front and back.