Bridgestone Potenza RE080 review
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Bridgestone Potenza RE080 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. 9 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 68% 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
64/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | D in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 70 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 185/60 R15 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE080 is generally regarded as a reliable, long-lasting original equipment tire that offers commendable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its longevity and predictable handling, the consensus highlights a significant increase in road noise as the tire ages, leading to a compromise in overall ride comfort.
Pros
- Excellent grip performance in both wet and dry road conditions
- High durability and impressive tread life for many users
- Predictable steering response and cornering confidence
- Good value proposition as an original equipment tire
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise and tire roar over time
- Ride comfort diminishes as the tire wears
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from 25,000km to over 60,000km
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire performs well for city driving and daily commuting, providing a stable experience over road imperfections like potholes.
- Spirited driving styles appear to correlate with faster tread degradation, though some users achieved high mileage with more moderate driving habits.
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