Bridgestone Potenza RE720 review
The Bridgestone Potenza RE720 is a polarizing performance tire characterized by its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and precise handling. While enthusiasts praise its track-ready responsiveness and cornering stability, many users report significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, high price points, and a lack of ride comfort.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE720 is a polarizing performance tire characterized by its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and precise handling. While enthusiasts praise its track-ready responsiveness and cornering stability, many users report significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, high price points, and a lack of ride comfort.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- High steering responsiveness due to stiff sidewalls
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Strong performance in competitive or spirited driving scenarios
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
- High price-to-value ratio compared to competitors
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the stiff sidewalls provide excellent feedback on smaller, agile vehicles like the Fiat Tipo, though at the expense of ride comfort.
- Competitive road rally usage resulted in extremely fast wear, with front tires lasting approximately 5,000 miles under heavy load.