| Model | Potenza RE-71R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
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| Brand | Bridgestone | Michelin |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 88%  | 79.4% |
| Overall Dry | 96% | 89.7% |
| Corner Stability | 96% | 89% |
| Dry Traction | 97% | 94% |
| Steering Response | 95% | 86% |
| Overall Wet | 76% | 70% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 74% | 56% |
| Wet Traction | 78% | 70% |
| Light Snow | No data | 51% |
| Heavy Snow | No data | 43% |
| Overall Comfort | 70% | 74% |
| Ride Comfort | 74% | 68% |
| Overall Noise | 66% | 65% |
| Wear (tread life) | 62% | 60% |
| Overall Off-road | No data | 48% |
| On Dirt | No data | 56% |
| On Sand | No data | 45% |
| On Mud | No data | 42% |
| On Rock | No data | 50% |
| Buy again | No data | 83% |
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