Tests – · 1 test Owners 47 · 23 reviews
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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R vs Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 4 road tests and 23 + 2,201 owner reviews. How we score
ADVAN Fleva V701 is ahead, 65–54
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Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,201 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
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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71
Dry
ADVAN Fleva V701 +374Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 73 68 Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 70.1 (est.) + 40% × 73.2 = 71
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.5 = 74
No road tests of dry for Potenza RE-71R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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61
Wet
ADVAN Fleva V701 +667Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 70 Reviews found online 57 64 Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 63.4 (est.) + 40% × 57.3 = 61
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.7 = 67
No road tests of wet for Potenza RE-71R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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46
Snow
Potenza RE-71R +1036Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 52 (est.) Reviews found online 30 12 Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 57.5 (est.) + 40% × 29.6 = 46
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52 (est.) + 40% × 12.2 = 36
No road tests of snow for Potenza RE-71R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for ADVAN Fleva V701. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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47
Comfort
ADVAN Fleva V701 +1562Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 62 Reviews found online 37 61 Potenza RE-71R: 40% × 62.2 (est.) + 60% × 36.5 = 47
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.9 = 62
No road tests of comfort for Potenza RE-71R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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60
Noise
ADVAN Fleva V701 +868Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 50 60 Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 49.9 = 60
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.4 + 40% × 59.5 = 68
No road tests of noise for Potenza RE-71R. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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31
Treadwear
ADVAN Fleva V701 +3869Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 39 75 Reviews found online 19 59 Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 39% 85% Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 39.3 + 40% × 18.5 = 31
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69
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67
Handling (owners)
ADVAN Fleva V701 +471Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Reviews found online 67 71 -
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Efficiency
No comparison71Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 54 | 65 |
| Dry | 71 | 74 |
| Wet | 61 | 67 |
| Snow | 46 | 36 |
| Comfort | 47 | 62 |
| Noise | 60 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 31 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 71 |
| Efficiency | – | 71 |
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Headline score
54
/ 100
Potenza RE-71R
65
/ 100
ADVAN Fleva V701
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R finished ahead 0 times and Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza RE-71R | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 39% | 85% | −46.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #13/22 | #6/22 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
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 ADVAN Fleva V701
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip for the price point
- Noticeably quieter and more comfortable than many competing UHP tires
- Precise steering response and good road feedback
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear reported by aggressive drivers
- Some complaints regarding soft sidewalls leading to initial turn-in delay or tramlining
- Occasional reports of elevated road noise depending on the vehicle and road surface
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
The community generally views the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 as a strong, high-value summer tire ideal for daily driving, spirited backroad runs, and wet weather conditions. Drivers praise its sharp turn-in, stiff sidewalls, and dependable grip compared to other budget or mid-tier alternatives, though some debate its lifespan and how it stacks up against premium options like Michelin.
fiestastforum.com
·2022-11-30
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
r/Civic_Type_R
·3 upvotes ·2026-09-05
“Suggestiona on tyres Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if you guys ever had Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. My FK2 has nearly 400bhp and I’m not using it daily anymore as I want it to preserve the baby. My drive is a bit aggressive occasionally but nothing crazy or track day as I don’t have the time. I would like to know if you guys ever had this specific type of tyre. What you think about? They’re actually good? I wouldn’t like to buy again the Michelin pilot sport 4s which I found absolutely rubbish. I found those yoko for the decent price of 98£ each. So I buy it or should I move to Pirelli PZero pZ4 sport ?”
alltrac.net
·2025-04-09
“Online reviews in general are such a crapshoot. So many times you see products with diametrically opposed opinions. It's tough to sift through to figure out what may be true for your own application/situation. I'm sure part of the reason less people buy the Vredestein is brand recognition. Like underscore...I would say I've never heard of them...other than that I have seen their brand as I've been looking for tires to go on my 15" OZ rally wheels. They had a tire in an uncommon 215-50-15. Since you have first hand experience that is positive, that's probably worth more than 99% of online reviews. I'll probably go with Yokohama Advan Fleva v701 in 205-55-15 eventually. I've seen glowing reviews for them and reviews that say they are garbage. I'd like to get Yokohama Advan HF Type-D for their period correctness, and because I just think they look cool ( and isn't that what's most important in a tire? ) ...but they are difficult to get in the States. Well, maybe not difficult, just costly. When I looked on Nengun, it was about $650 for shipping on a set of 4. Most UK & European suppliers I've found won't even ship them to the US. But I'm getting way off topic here.”
Top themes
#Daily driving comfort#Wet and dry grip#Spirited backroad handling#Value for money#Tire wear and lifespan#Sidewall stiffness
Based on 22 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 70 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
54
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
65
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — better treadwear, comfort and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 69 vs 31 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 62 vs 47 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 46 vs 36 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 68 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
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Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Which is better in the wet, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 67 vs 61 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 74 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, 46 vs 36 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 68 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 62 vs 47 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Potenza RE-71R or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 69 vs 31 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology