Tests – · 1 test Owners 56 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #13 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ADVAN Sport V105 is ahead, 68–59
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Tests 70 · 4 tests Owners 67 · 497 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”
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 +273Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 79 74 -
64
Wet
ADVAN Sport V105 +872Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 63 72 -
48
Snow
ADVAN Sport V105 +1260Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Reviews found online 33 54 -
58
Comfort
ADVAN Sport V105 +1068Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Reviews found online 47 67 -
62
Noise
Potenza RE-71R +458Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Professional tests (TWG score) – 54 Reviews found online 54 65 -
35
Treadwear
ADVAN Sport V105 +3267Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Professional tests (TWG score) 38 70 Reviews found online 31 62 -
73
Handling
Potenza RE-71R +271Why this score
Source Potenza RE-71R ADVAN Sport V105 Reviews found online 73 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 68 |
| Dry | 75 | 73 |
| Wet | 64 | 72 |
| Snow | 48 | 60 |
| Comfort | 58 | 68 |
| Noise | 62 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 35 | 67 |
| Handling | 73 | 71 |
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Headline score
59
/ 100
Potenza RE-71R
68
/ 100
ADVAN Sport V105
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza RE-71R | ADVAN Sport V105 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Other | 38% #22/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 62% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | −23.1 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 43% #13/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 13% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | +30.4 | 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 ADVAN Sport V105
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction in both dry and wet road conditions
- Sharp, responsive steering feel and high cornering stability
- Competitive pricing offering great value relative to flagship alternatives
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly under spirited or track driving
- Noticeable road noise on certain vehicles or rough road surfaces
- Subpar performance and lack of confidence in snow and freezing temperatures
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
Mixed
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Community discussions reflect mixed impressions regarding the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, highlighting both praise for its wet and dry handling along with debates surrounding its tread life. While some drivers report surprisingly durable treadwear and good overall value, others cite reports of poor tread life and note that ride comfort and road noise may trail competitor offerings.
northamericanmotoring.com
“Advan Sport V105 does get a good tirerack review: Comes in 205/55-16 (three models. Mercedes W and V speed rated and 2010 Production) $83-86 each Not as comfortable or quiet as other Max Summer tires but handles well in both dry and wet. If you prefer to keep the 205/50-16 tire size then for street use and daily driving with a slightly higher budget: Michelin Premier A/S Grand Touring All Season $132 each 640 treadwear, V speed rated, 19 lbs. Tirerack test result- Good blend of comfort and handling with much longer treadlife.”
r/subaru
·2 upvotes ·2020-03-08
“Tread Life on the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”
Top themes
#tread life longevity#dry and wet handling#comparison to Michelin PS4S#ride comfort and noise#OEM fitment evaluation#daily driving performance
Based on 7 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 144 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
68
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 67 vs 35 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 60 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 68 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 72 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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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.