Tests – · none yet Owners 41 · 43 reviews
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Nitto NT05 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R — 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 0 + 1 road tests and 43 + 23 owner reviews. How we score
Potenza RE-71R is ahead, 57–50
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 48 · 23 reviews
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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63
Dry
Potenza RE-71R +972Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 60 74 NT05: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63
Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 73.5 = 72
No road tests of dry for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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 0.42).
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42
Wet
Potenza RE-71R +1961Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 49 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 32 58 NT05: 60% × 49.2 (est.) + 40% × 31.7 = 42
Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61
No road tests of wet for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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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36
Snow
Potenza RE-71R +945Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 50 (est.) ≈ 56 (est.) Reviews found online 15 30 NT05: 60% × 50 (est.) + 40% × 15.2 = 36
Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 55.6 (est.) + 40% × 30.3 = 45
No road tests of snow for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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 0.37).
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49
Comfort
NT05 +148Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 39 37 NT05: 40% × 63.6 (est.) + 60% × 38.9 = 49
Potenza RE-71R: 40% × 63.4 (est.) + 60% × 37.4 = 48
No road tests of comfort for NT05 or Potenza RE-71R. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Noise
NT05 +260Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 55 51 NT05: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 55 = 62
Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 50.5 = 60
No road tests of noise for NT05 or Potenza RE-71R. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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50
Treadwear
NT05 +2030Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 57 (est.) 37 Reviews found online 40 18 NT05: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.6 = 50
Potenza RE-71R: 60% × 37.5 + 40% × 18.2 = 30
No road tests of treadwear for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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55
Handling (owners)
Potenza RE-71R +1368Why this score
Source NT05 Potenza RE-71R Reviews found online 55 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT05 | Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 50 | 57 |
| Dry | 63 | 72 |
| Wet | 42 | 61 |
| Snow | 36 | 45 |
| Comfort | 49 | 48 |
| Noise | 62 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 30 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 68 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
50
/ 100
NT05
57
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Potenza RE-71R
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A NT05
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and cornering grip
- Predictable and progressive handling limits
- Good value and competitive price point for a performance tire
Cons
- Poor performance and traction in heavy rain or wet conditions
- Can be noisy or develop a whistling sound at highway speeds
- May overheat or struggle under extreme track conditions for prolonged sessions
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT05 | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 23 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 7.2/32″ | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
50
/ 100
Nitto NT05
57
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nitto NT05 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT05 scores 50 vs 30 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 61 vs 42 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 68 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 72 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Nitto NT05
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
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NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Which is better in the wet, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, 61 vs 42 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, 72 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, 45 vs 36 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 60 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Neither, by our numbers: 49 vs 48 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, NT05 or Potenza RE-71R?
Nitto NT05, 50 vs 30 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