Summer tire Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Potenza RE040 review

Name: Bridgestone Potenza RE040
Brand: Bridgestone

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 47 · 49 reviews analysed

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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the stiff sidewalls for their precise steering feedback and progressive handling, the consensus is that the tire is outdated, with modern alternatives offering superior comfort and all-weather capability.

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.

By owner reviews

47/100

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

Would buy again 54%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

51.8

Dry traction

54.8

Steering response

53.2

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

52.3

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

37.2

Comfort

Overall comfort

42.1

Noise

Overall noise

40.5

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

53.3

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Bridgestone Potenza RE040 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	10/32″
UTQG	140 A A
Sidewall	Blackwall

Size	Retailer
235/60 R16	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
235/50 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 49 owner reviews found online.

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.