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Bridgestone Potenza RE11 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Bridgestone Potenza RE11 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 4 road tests and 13 + 497 owner reviews. How we score

Potenza RE11 leads, 70–68 Narrow edge

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Tire BYokohama

ADVAN Sport V105

Summer

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.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Potenza RE11 +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 74 (est.)73
    Reviews found online8374

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 73.8 (est.) + 40% × 82.7 = 77

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 73

    No road tests of dry for Potenza RE11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 73

    Wet

    Potenza RE11 +1
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 72 (est.)72
    Reviews found online7472

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 73

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 72 = 72

    No road tests of wet for Potenza RE11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 56

    Snow

    ADVAN Sport V105 +4
    60
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online4654

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 56

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 53.6 = 60

    No road tests of snow for Potenza RE11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Potenza RE11 +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7067

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 69.6 = 69

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    Potenza RE11 +10
    58
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 67 (est.)53
    Reviews found online6866

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68 = 68

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 65.7 = 58

    No road tests of noise for Potenza RE11. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Sport V105 +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)70
    Reviews found online6662

    Potenza RE11: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 62.1 = 67

    No road tests of treadwear for Potenza RE11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 78

    Handling (owners)

    Potenza RE11 +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza RE11ADVAN Sport V105
    Reviews found online7871
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Potenza RE11Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Relative Score 70 68
Dry 77 73
Wet 73 72
Snow 56 60
Comfort 69 68
Noise 68 58
Treadwear 66 67
Handling (owners) 78 71

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Potenza RE11

ADVAN Sport V105

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Potenza RE11

Pros

  • Surreal and formidable dry grip
  • Predictable handling characteristics when pushed to the limit
  • Better-than-expected tread life and longevity under spirited driving and track use

Cons

  • Can become greasy on a hot track if pushed too hard
  • Increases in road noise compared to standard tires
  • Stiff sidewalls that contribute to a firmer ride
All owner themes in the Potenza RE11 review

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
All owner themes in the ADVAN Sport V105 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone Potenza RE11

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Mixed

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 RE11 B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—144
Rim diameters—16″ – 23″
Tread depth9/32″9/32″
UTQG200 A A240 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Potenza RE11

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Narrow edge: Bridgestone Potenza RE11 — better noise, handling and dry. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 if snow matters most to you. Bridgestone Potenza RE11 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Bridgestone Potenza RE11 scores 68 vs 58 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Potenza RE11 scores 78 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Potenza RE11 scores 77 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 60 vs 56 on snow.

Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE11
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Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Which is better in the wet, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 72 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Bridgestone Potenza RE11, 77 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 60 vs 56 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Bridgestone Potenza RE11, 68 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Potenza RE11 or ADVAN Sport V105?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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