Two tough tires take on racing circuit and metro freeway with ease

One of the four BMW cars, fitted with Bridgestone tires, that members of the media road tested

Many drivers don't realize what big a role a car's set of tires play in its overall performance (I'm guilty of this). But it does make sense. After all, the tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the ground.

Obviously, a car’s body design and engine power have a lot to do with its performance. But I've recently realized that there's a lot of issues regarding safety, reliability, and comfort that lies on how good one's set of tires is.

Under the supervision of Tuason Racing School, members of the media also drove these Ford racing cars

Earlier this week, Bridgestone tires launched two new models--the Potenza S001 and the Potenza Adrenalin RE002, which members of the media themselves (myself included) got to road test at the Clark International Speedway. [Note: I will write about our experience driving sleek BMW and Ford racing cars using Bridgestone tires in a separate blog entry later].

Although designed to survive and excel in the fast-paced environment of race car driving, the tires roll out the same level of performance when put through the everyday wear and tear of both city and out-of-town driving conditions they are subjected to in an everyday basis.

Marc Tagle of the Philippine Allied Enterprises, the official distributor of Bridgestone in the country

“Our group is dedicated to meeting the demands of consumers who love spirited driving. These new Potenza tires will surely capture the passion of drivers who strive to explore new driving limits,” said Marc Tagle, EVP-GM of the Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation, the official distributor of Bridgestone tires in the country.

The Potenza S001 was created to maintain stability and achieve excellent performance and handling in both wet and dry conditions. According to its makers, its asymmetric design--with the tire’s inner tread pattern--makes it tuned for performance in wet. Its outer tread pattern, on the other hand, enhances handling in dry surfaces. 

The Potenza Adrenalin RE002, makers said, has an aggressive tread pattern with a new pulse groove that accelerates water drainage. The grooves of varying depths combined with a reinforced sidewall and shoulder structure enables the tire to hold its shape better in turning corners, minimizing distortion, while offering drivers a more direct steering feel.