Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Potenza RE720 review

Name: Bridgestone Potenza RE720
Brand: Bridgestone

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 57% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 63 · 20 reviews analysed

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Bridgestone Potenza RE720 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. 20 owner reviews rate it 63 out of 100. 81% 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

63/100

From 20 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 81%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews found online.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE720 is a polarizing performance tire characterized by its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and precise handling. While enthusiasts praise its track-ready responsiveness and cornering stability, many users report significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, high price points, and a lack of ride comfort.

Pros

Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
High steering responsiveness due to stiff sidewalls
Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
Strong performance in competitive or spirited driving scenarios

Cons

Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
High price-to-value ratio compared to competitors
Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users

Worth knowing

Users noted that the stiff sidewalls provide excellent feedback on smaller, agile vehicles like the Fiat Tipo, though at the expense of ride comfort.
Competitive road rally usage resulted in extremely fast wear, with front tires lasting approximately 5,000 miles under heavy load.