Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Dunlop RoadSmart III appear in 30 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 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Dunlop RoadSmart III 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 Sport and Dunlop RoadSmart III 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Dunlop RoadSmart III |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Dunlop RoadSmart III
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Dunlop RoadSmart III | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Dunlop RoadSmart III |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Dunlop RoadSmart III wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.6 for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop RoadSmart III
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Dunlop RoadSmart III?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop RoadSmart III averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks better than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Dunlop RoadSmart III 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 →