Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Potenza RE 71RS is ahead, 73–65
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Tests 77 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 452 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“I just put some Bridgestone Potenza Re71rs on my FC1 and holt shit these things kick ass. I took the same turn series before/after the tire change and the turn-in is ridiculous. Looking forward to hitting up some backroads and Lagun Seca for a trackday.”
Tests – · 1 test Owners 59 · 76 reviews
Best test result: #18 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | – |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 65 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 60 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 36 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 57 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | – |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 61 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 60 |
| Source | Potenza RE 71RS | S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 84 | 64 |
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS | Yokohama S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 65 |
| Dry | 81 | 66 |
| Wet | 77 | 63 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 65 | 63 |
| Noise | 65 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 66 |
| Handling | 84 | 64 |
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Potenza RE 71RS
S.drive
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 71RS | S.drive | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/7 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test | #18/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its high grip levels, responsive turn-in, and improved refinement over the older RE-71R. Discussions frequently center around track and autocross setups, optimal hot tire pressures, clearance pricing, and its streetability regarding road noise and gravel pickup. Minor caveats noted include fast wear characteristic of 200tw competition tires and rotation limits stemming from an asymmetrical tread design.
“Need heat cycle advice I recently got a screaming deal on some Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS for my daily driver. It usually doesn't see track time but I figured it would be fun to try it out for the cost. The tires were cheap because they had a 2021 production date. In the past to heat cycle a tire, I've just driven on the highway a couple of hours and let the tire sit for 24 hours. The hurdle is, It's winter and too cold to really make an impact. To add to that, I doubt I will have clean enough roads for that tire. My track does have winter lapping when it is clean and dry, but it still may be cold. Any suggestions on how to get a heat cycle on these tires in cold temperatures? Read more”
“I ran RE-71R on 19" rims, 255/285 F/R, and starting at about 26 psi would end up at around 35 at end of 25 min session with even tire temps across the width of the tire once I got my camber dialed in.”
“Quote: Back to the RE71RS tires: 1. How loud is the tread noise? 2. How much gravel are they picking up in normal and back roads driving? Just replaced my 7 and 8 year old Bridgestone S04 tires (aged out). Less than 100 miles so far. I'm happy. 1. No increase in tread noise I can detect. Surprisingly quiet. My former RE-11As were a little noisey. The Dunlops were LOUD. 2. Twinkling of fine gravel is present under the car. Noticeable and expected. -- Chuck”
Based on 33 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS | B · Yokohama S.drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 10 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 7/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
Yokohama S.drive
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Yokohama S.drive if treadwear matters most to you.
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 84 vs 64 on handling.
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 81 vs 66 on dry.
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 77 vs 63 on wet.
Yokohama S.drive scores 66 vs 61 on treadwear.
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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.
