Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS

Designed with track day, autocross and endurance racing drivers in mind, the all-new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tyre delivers blistering lap times, enhanced steering and grip, and extended wear life. The RE-71RS is an average of 0.6 seconds faster per lap around Japan's world-famous Tsukuba Circuit than the previous generation Potenza RE-71R.

Tyre review data from 9 tyre reviews averaging 81% over 33,100 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 2nd.

Dry Grip 96%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 83%
Handling 97%
Wear 63%
Comfort 57%
Buy again 93%

The Potenza RE 71RS is ranked 10th of 39 Summer Trackday and Competition tyres.

This tyre replaced the Bridgestone Potenza RE71R.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

3rd

Average Result

2nd

Latest Tyre Test Results

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Hoosier TrackAttack Pro vs Bridgestone Potenza RE71 RS
3rd of 3 tyres
  • The Bridgestone warmed up fast, and was easy to drive, but it required bigger steering inputs which made the car feel a little sluggish compared to the OE tyre. Also, on a heavy M3 on a hot day, the heat got to it quickly, but it does have more tread depth than the other two tyres, which is a big disadvantage for dry pace and thermal management. I expect if it was at the same tread depth its thermal management and lap times would improve, potentially up to the point of the other two. Something to keep in mind.
Highly Recommended 2025 Track Test 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS View Full Test >>
Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS
1st of 3 tyres
  • The RE71 RS is the fastest track tyre of the group, running another 2 seconds quicker than the Race. It warms up quickly and maintains consistent lap times. Despite being branded as track-only, it works surprisingly well on the road with acceptable noise levels. The negatives include heavier steering weight, firmer ride quality, and reduced wet performance due to minimal water evacuation channels. It's the heaviest tyre of the three, with a more rigid construction focused on track performance.
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Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS Reviews

Given 87% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (265/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Was wondering what was all the rave about the re71rs, so i decided to get these tyres for my daily after my AD08R had worn down to 40% (4 years of use). After breaking in for 500km and turned it down to 30psi, I had my first chance to hoon around. I was gobsmack, the dry grip is just unbelievable. I cant say how much lateral grip this tyre holds, the tyres were just begging for me to push. If i was on my Michelin PS5, the car would had wrap itself around a tree. Turn in was crisp and sharp. I would expect it to be loud too, but it wasn’t. The comfort and tyre noise was comparable to my PS5 (winter set). I would highly recommend this tyre, even for your daily. The tire has transformed my Type R to a complete street weapon. I cant say much about wear or wet review yet, but will update this as it go. I don’t mind the wear tbh (even if it last only 10000km with aggressive street driving), as I have already committed/able to replaced these tyres every year. So Im not too fuss about wear. If you want downright GRIP. This is it, bar-none.
Helpful 201 - tyre reviewed on October 17, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Chevrolet camaro (295/35 R18) on track for 1,000 spirited miles
1992 camaro
18x11 S71 Forged wheels
295/35r18

Autocross:
no a good tire to use as a single driver
warm up is semi slow compared to the A052
unless it's 80F+ out a A052 user will beat you
they have turbo stiff side walls that make them a good choice for FWD cars or cars that can't add a lot of camber
I run -3.2 camber and could probably get away with -3.0
hot days are pretty good
tire likes be be around 120F-125F with a pyrometer


Track:
they warm up quick, and go 2-3 Hero laps
then fall out 1-2 seconds
but they stabilize and you can drive flat out from then on out
wear is pretty good

These re71RS have more lateral grip than braking and acceleration.
they don't seem to like combining both acceleration and turning
A052 and Hosier A7 seem way more tolerant of that.
steering is very quick
feedback is good
Helpful 72 - tyre reviewed on June 20, 2025
Given 89% while driving a BMW M2 Competition (265/35 R19) on for 0 miles
I drive my m2 competition to and from the track here dry Arizona. The Bridgestone re71 rs has lasted 2500 street miles and three track days. I do time trials so I am driving very hard doing about 2 time trials and 3-4 open track rounds per event. So in total the tires still are useable after 60 track laps and the 2500 street miles. Not to mention I improved my lap times by 4 seconds compared to the Michelin sport 4s. I highly recommend these tires if you're someone that drives to the track and wants to put in competitive lap times.
Helpful 58 - tyre reviewed on July 1, 2025
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Given 94% while driving a Nissan 370Z (275/35 R18) on track for 400 spirited miles
I race a 370z in time attack up in Ontario, Canada and these tires get overlooked by a lot of drivers that solely run CR-S and I can’t understand why. Over my last two years, 13 races, with about a handful of lapping days I’ve went through two sets and have already bought my third set. The tires in the dry, handle phenomenally!! The cars becomes very predictable pre corner and in corner and you can really put the power down on exit! I have never had issues with heat soaking. They do like higher hot psi, I run fronts around 35psi and rears around 34psi (depending on air and track temps as well). They build up speed and hold consistent lap times once at full hot operating temps, usually my first lap is slowest and 3rd lap is fastest. Tremendous amounts of grip as well throughout a race day.
Wet driving on road and track are amazing as well! On the wet road they’re just any other ordinary tire with lots of grip (provided they have tread still), on a wet track (which I haven’t had may wet track days) they held up better than I could have imagined, held grip throughout the wet until the track started drying off and never once encountered any under or oversteering. I was about 3-5 seconds slower in the wet vs dry time. On wet tracks I’d run 37psi front and 36psi rear.
Overall amazing longer lasting tire for a great price.
Helpful 106 - tyre reviewed on October 6, 2024
Given 79% while driving a BMW E36 328i saloon (225/45 R17) on track for 500 spirited miles
I went from a 340 treadwear year-round performance tyre to the RE71-RS on my E36 and they blew my mind right from the first trackday. The level of grip is just so much higher. I did run the pressures a little low at the first trackday and they got a bit hot after 4 hotlaps, but I bumped the pressures up slightly and they felt even better. In the damp and patches of standing water they are so good, no noticeable aquaplaning. I managed to better my PB around our local circuit by 1.0sec in the damp vs my previous PB which was in the dry. Super happy with them!
Helpful 115 - tyre reviewed on September 19, 2024
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 76% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (255/40 R18) on track for 1,000 spirited miles
There's a very short half mile paved course (lap times around 45-50 seconds) near me that has lapping but no passing. The warm grip in the dry is second to none. They take a small amount of heat to really turn on, and have a few laps in them at peak grip before falling off to a more common grip level (but not bad by any means). I've compared them with the Kumho V730's at the same course and the Bridgestone's are ~1.5 seconds faster at their peak but near equal once *hot*, whereas the Kumho's are happy to put the same lap time down start to finish. I switched to V730's for my next set as the Bridgestones did wear appreciably quickly on the front of my FWD vehicle and are one of the more expensive tires in the class. However, I just bought another set of the Bridgestones as for now they seem to be the fastest 200TW that fits on my car and I missed that few extra % of maximum grip. These tires, like many 200tw, take a moment to respond to your steering input, but once they hook up, it feels as if you're on rails.

Driving to-and-from the track as well as a few commutes I was extremely impressed with the composure and livability of the tire. I also found myself in heavy rain with only ~50% of the tread left and hydroplaned very little considering the intended use of this tire. The RE71RS is NOT a rain tire, but it can safely get you to and from events if you're driving rationally in inclement weather.

In the category of "Super 200's", the RE71RS are a pace-setter for a reason. I purchased another set for time-attack style events and will strongly consider a set as a dedicated summer set when my Bridgestone Potenza Sports wear out.
Helpful 107 - tyre reviewed on September 18, 2024
Given 85% while driving a BMW M3 (275/35 R18) on track for 500 spirited miles
I love these things, super 200 but they last pretty good too
Helpful 118 - tyre reviewed on May 9, 2024
Given 74% while driving a Mercedes Benz A45 (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
This tyre is like a RE11 with a firmware update. Was on PS4S for years but after changing to RE71RS, i knew the tyre is way better than the former.

And although the wear on the RE71rs was really bad, i will purchase this again. Only complain is the price increment.
Helpful 138 - tyre reviewed on August 18, 2023
Given 77% while driving a Skoda (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 18,600 spirited miles
Dry grip is one of the best available. Stiff sidewalls make corners a breeze and on point. Soft compound makes the tyre very easy to pick up nails so patching the tyre was a frequent affair. The surprise was it's wet grip. No aquaplanning at all over standing water. Grips the same up to about 100kmh. Only downside of this tyre is it's wear. Tyres lasted 30000km. Would have gotten this again if the prices for this tyre didn't soar so much
Helpful 146 - tyre reviewed on January 27, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Toyota GR Yaris (255/35 R18) on track for 800 spirited miles
I bought these tyres as my go to track tyre (Yokohama AO52) was out of stock and at least 6 weeks away and I needed a track tyre for my new GR Yaris. I have had these tyres on for a year now and have done 4 track days and around 7000km with the tyres still ok. They maybe have a couple of track days left. I will be buying these again as I find them much better than the Yokohama in the wet and the.perormamce on track is just as good with good wear characteristics. On track they get up to speed very quickly and I find they last for longer stints than the Yokohama as well. A lit bit noisy on rough or course chip bitumen and being a track focused tyre not the most comfortable but still ok for daily driving. Highly recommended.
Helpful 232 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2022