Summer tire Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Potenza RE040 review

Name: Bridgestone Potenza RE040
Brand: Bridgestone

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 15% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 41 · 49 reviews analysed

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Bridgestone Potenza RE040 has a Relative Score of 51 out of 100 among summer tires. 49 owner reviews rate it 41 out of 100. 54% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

41/100

From 49 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 54%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 49 owner reviews found online.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE040 is a polarizing, performance-oriented tire that excels in dry, warm conditions but struggles significantly with road noise and wet-weather confidence. While many drivers appreciate the stiff sidewalls for their precise steering feedback and progressive handling, the consensus is that the tire is outdated, with modern alternatives offering superior comfort and all-weather capability.

Pros

Excellent dry weather grip and handling
High level of steering feedback and directness
Progressive and predictable breakaway characteristics
Stiff sidewalls provide a sporty, responsive feel

Cons

Excessive and intrusive road noise
Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet or cold conditions
Harsh ride quality due to stiff construction
Inconsistent tread life depending on vehicle and driving style

Worth knowing

Owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Nissan 350z and Mazda RX-8 often praise the tire's dry-weather feedback but note its limitations on track or in the rain.
Drivers of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks (e.g., Honda Civic Type R) frequently report significant understeer and rapid front-tire wear.
Users with quieter, luxury-oriented vehicles (e.g., Audi A8, Mazda 6) report that the tire's high noise levels significantly detract from the overall driving experience.