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    Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Cooper RS3 RS appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Bridgestone Potenza S001 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Cooper RS3 RS performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Cooper RS3 RS are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Potenza S001 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Cooper RS3 RS if

    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Potenza S001Cooper RS3 RS
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.74.5
    Latest test20202021
    Tire Lab Score88—

    Tire Lab Score

    88
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Potenza S001Cooper RS3 RSWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.3
    3
    		No data
    Bridgestone Potenza S001
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.5
    1
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Cooper RS3 RS
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.7
    2
    		No data
    Bridgestone Potenza S001
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    		No data
    Bridgestone Potenza S001
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.3
    21
    		No data
    Bridgestone Potenza S001

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    The Cooper RS3 RS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper RS3 RS

    The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza S001 or Cooper RS3 RS?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks higher on average than the Cooper RS3 RS.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Cooper RS3 RS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Potenza S001 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks better than the Cooper RS3 RS.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper RS3 RS.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Potenza S001 appears in 5 independent tests, Cooper RS3 RS in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →