Bridgestone Potenza RE070r review
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Bridgestone Potenza RE070r has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. 4 owner reviews rate it 65 out of 100. 88% 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.
By owner reviews
65/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Bridgestone Potenza RE070r specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | E |
| EU label: external noise | 73 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 285/35 R20 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE070r is widely regarded as a specialized, high-performance summer tire that excels in track and aggressive driving scenarios. While users praise its exceptional dry grip, temperature stability, and steering feedback, the tire's stiff construction makes it less suitable for daily commuting due to road noise and a harsh ride quality.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Excellent steering feedback and communication
- Strong performance consistency under high-heat track conditions
- Predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Very stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride
- Rapid tread wear
- Increased road noise
- Poor performance in cold or winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Highly favored by owners of performance-oriented Japanese vehicles like the Subaru Impreza WRX/STI and Honda Civic Type R.
- Users note that the tire's stiff sidewalls can cause tramlining on public roads, particularly as the tread wears down.
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