Bridgestone Potenza Race Tyre - 225 40 18 (92Y) XL Extra Load

The Potenza Race from Bridgestone is a super sticky tyre offering fantastic on-road performance. Designed to provide track cars and supercars with exceptional grip whilst offering control, stability, and predictability in summer conditions.Achieve outstanding lap timesIncredible dry weather performanceRace on the track and drive home safelyThe Bridgestone Potenza Race is one of the very best tyres you can get for track days in high-powered track toys. Featuring an optimised contact patch which can guarantee homogenous pressure distribution and controllability. The Potenza Race has been specially developed to minimise hot spots and optimise efficiency by equalising pressure over the contact patch. The hybrid crown reinforcement changes how the tyre flexes in order to maintain stability at high speeds, meaning you can enjoy more time with the throttle wide open.An asymmetric tread pattern and wall angles maximise cornering power and braking potential. This is achieved by increasing lateral stiffness, in turn reducing block deformation, which will create consistent tyre performance through to the last lap. The sporty profile shape also increases stability and braking performance by increasing the amount of tyre that is in contact with the surface of the road at any one time. This is how the Potenza Race achieves such good braking and cornering results. Lastly the high resistance compound is specifically for extended endurance. This is achieved using a blend of reinforced silica and resins including nano-scale reinforcement to boost track longevity.Bridgestone is a large global brand that offers a range of tyres for different applications. Founded in 1931 they have decades of experience making performance tyres for all categories and have the technology to create a tyre that will not disappoint. Their technologies such as B-Silent, B-Seal, Ologic, and Enliten are specially designed to reduce noise, provide puncture resistance, increase fuel efficiency, and greatly reduce weight.Tests were carried out by TÜV SÜD on the request of Bridgestone in November 2021 and March 2022 at the facilities Bridgestone EUPG (Italy) and Nardo (Italy) for tests with Mercedes AMG A45s, on tyre size 245/35 R19 Potenza Race compared to the performances of main competitors in the same segment: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport R, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect, Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R. TUV Report No. 713231330.Lap time at Nardo circuit (6115 metres), average time over three laps in seconds:Bridgestone (2:35,39), Pirelli (2:37,62), Michelin (2:37,87), Goodyear (2:37,89)Dry braking distance (100 km/h to 0 km/h) at Bridgestone EUPG, distance in metres:Bridgestone (32.3), Michelin (32.8), Pirelli (33.2), Goodyear (34.6)Ranked second for track longevity at Nardo circuit, rating in %:Goodyear (120%), Bridgestone (100%), Pirelli (80%), Michelin (60%)E-Marked (for road use)