The new Audi e-tron GT line-up is as insane as it gets for sporty, performance EVs, with far more than enough horsepower to completely deform your face. Still, no matter how much oomph you might be able to extract from an electric motor and a battery, it’s pointless until you’re able to put that power down properly onto the tarmac. Good tyres are a must for any go-fast machine. Plus, as with every electric car, range anxiety is still a thing that many buyers have to worry about, so tyres that can help maximise range help, too! Thankfully, the folks at Bridgestone have a new, bespoke set of Potenza Sport A UHP tyres that might do the job.
Custom-made for the all-electric Audi e-tron GT range as the factory set of OE (original equipment) tyres, the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport A ultra-high-performance tyres will trickle to even the speediest members of the family, including the RS e-tron GT. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Audi and Bridgestone work together, either. As a trusted supplier of tyres for Audi, Bridgestone has a good idea of what the e-tron GT is capable of, and what sort of tyres will make the best of it. As of now, nearly 20% of all Audi production vehicles worldwide wear Bridgestone tyres. So, what’s so special about these Bridgestone Potenza Sport A tyres, anyway?
Sustainable, Efficient, And Long-Distance Motoring
Well, to best make do and maximise the Audi e-tron GT’s electrified side of things, these bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport A UHP tyres achieve an EU label A grade when it comes to rolling resistance. For electric cars in particular, getting rolling resistance as low as possible helps with improving energy efficiency and increasing battery life. In other words, low rolling resistance equals better range. The Audi e-tron GT, in its earlier forms, did struggle with range by quite a bit. This time, though, with enough fettling from Audi’s side, and thanks to these new, slipperier Bridgestone tyres, the e-tron GT is able to achieve a range of around 500km.
Yet, despite all the engineering and tech that goes into these tyres, Bridgestone hasn’t forgotten to make it a sustainable set of rubber doughnuts for your shiny Audi, too. These bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport A UHP tyres incorporate 55% recycled and renewable materials, certified by the ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). Specifically, there are roughly 35% renewable materials, while the remainder 25% or thereabouts are recycled materials. Given that Bridgestone has been aiming to use 100% sustainable materials by 2050, this is a huge step in the right direction. These tyres are also manufactured sustainably!
A Bit Of Proprietary Know-How From Bridgestone
These Bridgestone Potenza Sport A UHP tyres will be made at Bridgestone’s factory in Rome, Italy. They have both an ISCC PLUS certification for sustainability and an ISO 50001 certification for good energy management. The factory itself is powered entirely by renewable energy, so that’s another tick on the sustainability checklist. I’d be remiss to not also mention that these bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport A tyres feature their ENLITEN technology. Bridgestone developed this design to best maximise sustainability and performance, and help with reducing CO2 emissions to keep it eco-friendly, yet without sacrificing safety or performance.
Of course, there is more to them than just Bridgestone’s ENLITEN design. Altogether, these bespoke Potenza Sport A tyres achieve an EU label A grade for wet grip too, ensuring that you can get best-in-class traction if you’re driving around in the rain. You can expect top-notch safety, control, handling, and confidence-inspiring grip when driving exuberantly. For sportier and more athletic cars like the Audi e-Tron GT range, it’s a match made in heaven. It’s worth remembering that in top-spec trim, the faster variants of the Audi e-tron GT could crank out a whopping 925PS. Putting all that power down through the tyres will be a challenge.
Sporting And Dynamic, Yet Superbly Comfortable
Yet, despite these bespoke Bridgestone Potenza Sport A UHP tyres featuring a lot of performance credentials, they’re road tyres at the end of the day, so they have to be comfortable. To make this happen, these new tyres come with a custom tread design, reinforcement technology, and a carcass structure made specifically for the Audi e-tron GT. This ought to find and exploit the right balance between handling and performance, while also ensuring that you can cruise comfortably, quietly, and relaxingly. If you are thinking of fitting one to your Audi, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport A tyres come in 265/35 R21 101XL Y (front) and 305/30 R21 104XL Y (rear) sizes.
