Tests – · 1 test Owners 56 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #13 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Energy Saver is ahead, 68–60
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Potenza RE-71R +669Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 79 66 -
64
Wet
Energy Saver +468Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 63 65 -
48
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Reviews found online 33 – -
58
Comfort
Energy Saver +1068Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Reviews found online 47 66 -
62
Noise
Energy Saver +668Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 54 62 -
35
Treadwear
Energy Saver +3671Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 38 73 Reviews found online 31 68 -
73
Handling
Potenza RE-71R +964Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R Energy Saver Reviews found online 73 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 68 |
| Dry | 75 | 69 |
| Wet | 64 | 68 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 68 |
| Noise | 62 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 35 | 71 |
| Handling | 73 | 64 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Potenza RE-71R
68
/ 100
Energy Saver
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza RE-71R | Energy Saver | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #13/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #5/20 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza RE-71R
Pros
- Phenomenal dry grip and exceptional cornering traction
- Fast heat-up times, making them ideal for autocross and time attacks
- Consistent performance throughout the lifespan of the tire
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan, wearing faster in hot weather or heavy track use
- Noticeable road noise on the highway due to the aggressive tread pattern
- Uncomfortable and stiff ride quality for daily driving
Tire B Energy Saver
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 4 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 200 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
68
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver — better treadwear, comfort and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 35 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy Saver scores 68 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 73 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 75 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.