The Bridgestone Potenza S007 is a max performance summer tire originally developed as original equipment for the 2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta, representing Bridgestone's ultimate street-legal performance capabilities derived from 14 seasons as official FIA Formula One tire supplier. This tire incorporates construction and materials technologies refined through professional motorsport experience, delivering extreme performance characteristics appropriate for exotic sports cars, supercars, and high-performance applications where ultimate grip and handling precision are paramount. The Potenza S007 features advanced compound formulations optimized at the molecular level, with engineers precisely controlling the mixture ratio and reaction between carbon, silica, and rubber to maximize grip while reducing rolling resistance and fuel consumption. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with two layers of spirally wrapped nylon blending high-g cornering capabilities with high-speed durability essential for sustained performance driving at the limits of adhesion.
The Bridgestone Potenza S007 utilizes asymmetric tread design with wide outside shoulders and unyielding notched ribs enhancing steering response and exceptional grip on dry surfaces, with wide circumferential grooves channeling water through the tire to preserve wet traction though wet performance takes secondary priority to ultimate dry capabilities. Independent testing and owner feedback from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and other exotic applications consistently praise the tire's track-oriented performance and excellent chassis integration, with one Audi S5 owner noting the Potenza performs extremely well with 440 horsepower. However, significant drawbacks include very hard compound construction resulting in stiff ride quality even on performance-tuned suspensions, poor standing water performance, and extremely rapid wear under street driving conditions with some BMW owners reporting rear tire life as short as 6,000 miles. Bridgestone's technical team acknowledges the S007 is specifically engineered for extreme performance applications like Ferrari F12 and BMW 8 Series, with use on less performance-focused vehicles resulting in premature wear and ride quality compromises. The Potenza S007 serves supercar owners and extreme performance enthusiasts demanding Formula One-derived capabilities for track days and spirited driving, accepting significant compromises in tread life, ride comfort, and wet weather performance to achieve ultimate dry grip and handling precision appropriate for exotic vehicle applications.
