Bridgestone Potenza RE070

The Bridgestone Potenza RE070 is a Extreme Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 16 tyre reviews averaging 83% over 144,200 miles driven.

Dry Grip 96%
Wet Grip 71%
Road Feedback 94%
Handling 89%
Wear 79%
Comfort 66%
Buy again 90%

The Potenza RE070 is ranked 5th of 33 Summer Extreme Performance tyres.

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Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Reviews

Given 71% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Good tire for summer action
Helpful 94 - tyre reviewed on March 7, 2014
Given 80% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Now running my second set on an '07 Civic Type R. IMO the perfect combination for fast road/light track use. Once warmed up, they offer excellent grip and feedback, while still being better in the wet than 'proper' track day tires, and even better in the wet than a lot of road tyres. Still quiet enough for a daily driver, however they do tend to tramline a little on uneven surfaces (although a lot of this is due to suspension geo) . 9/10
Helpful 41 - tyre reviewed on January 28, 2019
Given 89% while driving a MINI Cooper S (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Great tyre used for the every day commute, weekend B-road thrash and even on the track. I fitted a full set back in July 2018 and have only changed due to going for Cup 2’s. These tyres have proved to be very capable on track with astonishing good grip levels at the price point (well under other sport tyres). 100% will buy these again!
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on June 22, 2019
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Given 67% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
Very, very good dry weather tire, if I only used the car in the summer then I would purchase again. Lethal in the wet, no grip in standing water and have little confidence in the cornering ability. Would not consider purchasing again.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on October 16, 2017
Given 83% while driving a Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 spirited miles
Potenza re070 . IMO these tyres are brilliant for the money supplied and fitted was 175 for 2 from black circles . recently went to wales with a few of the lads an really tested them . I think although there a quality tyre I don't think they are the best for any roads with layers of dust dirt or gravel but on clean roads there one of the best . wet weather is where the tyre falls a little short . tends to slide at 65 to 70% of the limit so you may want to drive more leisurely if its teaming . I drive a 2006 sti so constant 4 WD helps . everyone always comments on the look of the tyre which doesn't help with grip but nice to know I spose lol
Helpful 44 - tyre reviewed on May 27, 2017
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Given 87% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
This is stock STi tyre and it is really good and also very cheap.

If you have a Subaru and use 17'' wheel don't even think about buying other tyres because there is no better tyre for the street. On the track you can get better performance only from competition tyres. It's a shame you can't get 18'' size of this tyre easily (at least in EU).
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on April 4, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,200 spirited miles
Have had them for one summer ~ 3.500km. Road grip is superb, reducing understeer. Have seen a trackday and prevented me from hitting the grass while attacking a corner too early. Very stiff side walls which transforms the way my car handles.

Wear is OK, expected to be worse.

Very noisy, and above 80 km/h in wet/rain you are playing with your life.

Good price.
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on March 21, 2016
Given 83% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (235/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Excellent dry grip, especially on track if they are up to temperature. Wet grip average, worsens significally if close to wear markers. Noise and wear are average, ride is a bit harsh around town, as the walls are VERY stiff. Would defenately buy again.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on June 5, 2014
Given 91% while driving a Audi A3 1.8T sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
excellent tyre in wet and dry just a shame about limitd sizes
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on September 5, 2013
Given 81% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 1,4 TSI 160hp (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Perfect balance between a track-day tyre and an everyday tyre. Gives tones of grip on the track and the road with very good feedback. Only bad news the noise they make on every day speeds.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on April 4, 2013
Given 90% while driving a Renault Clio RS200 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
I drive them an a Clio RS Cup.
Great tire. Nearly the complete Clio RS Forum drives this tire on the Clio, if they drive on the Nordschleife.
BTG times around
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on September 28, 2012
Given 82% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
These tyres come stock on the subaru impreza WRX STI.
I bought the car used, and wanted the orginal spec tyres to go with it, instead of the fitted cheap nankang tyres.
These tyres litteraly transformes the car into a supercar in corners.
The have tons of grip, and give almost unbelievle G's through bends. I could have mistaken them for trackday tyres like toyo R888, when it comes to dry grip.
It is also very easy to feel when you are approching the limit for grip, as the first understeer mildly before oversteering.
The ride is a bit harsh and stiff, but that is possible to live with.
The worst part of driving with these tyres is the noise. They actually produce as much noise as my studded contnetal wintertyres, when the winter tryes are driven on bare tarmac.
But the Re070 are all about preformance, not comfort.
I also think they would be a great combo for both daily and trackday driving.

I'm driving these on Norwegian roads. Norwegian roads are pretty poor, at least as bad as english country side roads.

They would probably be less noisy on smoother tarmac.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on March 22, 2012
Given 97% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0l Hatchback (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 45,000 spirited miles
The tire is absolutely great! But probably depends on which type of car you drive them... I can suggest them 100% for impreza, and/or probably for others similar (awd) cars.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2011
Given 88% while driving a Subaru Impreza (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
If you want know what word "grip" really means then buy this tyre. It is excelent choice while you are running on the edge and if you are not thinking about tyre wear. I drove these tyres for about 2000 miles 70% of almost track racing and some drifting and sides are now almost smooth. Center has a lot of rubber but I think they will last next 5000 miles max. If you are going with normal/agressive style for 50/50 they could do about 10-15k miles but you will be very happy after every faster corner and that is what they were built for.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2011
Given 83% while driving a Subaru Impreza (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
If your looking for a tyre that really grips this is the one absolutely brilliant in the dry and still very very good in the wet fantastic
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on May 21, 2011