72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
14 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
80/100
17 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
72 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE-71R leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 99 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 SuperSport leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 41 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 SuperSport leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE-71R leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE-71R | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 79 |
| Dry | 99 | 88 |
| Wet | 81 | 81 |
| Comfort | 41 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 72 |
| Handling | 92 | 91 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
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From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE71R is widely regarded as a benchmark 200TW tire that dominated the autocross and track day scene for years due to its exceptional dry grip and rapid heat-up characteristics. While users praise its performance and consistent handling, it is frequently noted for its short tread life, high noise levels, and a tendency to feel imprecise or 'mushy' at the absolute limit compared to newer competitors.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and turn-in precision
- Fast heat-up time ideal for autocross
- Consistent performance throughout the tire's lifespan
- Strong wet weather capability for a performance-oriented compound
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- High road noise levels
- Lack of audible feedback at the limit
- Can feel 'mushy' or imprecise under extreme track conditions
Observations
- Users running 17-inch setups on older sports cars like the Porsche Boxster reported significant improvements in handling and reduced ABS intervention compared to all-season tires.
- High-horsepower applications (e.g., 450hp GC8) benefit from the aggressive grip but contribute to faster degradation of the soft compound.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-capable tire that offers exceptional dry grip, precise steering feedback, and excellent value compared to premium competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. While it excels in spirited driving and handling, some users report a firmer ride, increased road noise, and inconsistent performance in cold or damp conditions, with tread wear varying significantly based on vehicle torque and driving style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Direct and communicative steering feedback
- Strong value proposition compared to Michelin and Continental alternatives
- Impressive wet weather performance for a UUHP tire
- Robust sidewall construction providing high-speed stability
Cons
- Increased road noise and NVH compared to comfort-oriented tires
- Performance drop-off in cold temperatures or damp conditions
- Tread wear can be rapid on high-torque or track-heavy applications
- Stiffer ride quality may be perceived as harsh on poor road surfaces
- Occasional reports of overnight flat-spotting
Observations
- Users with high-torque FWD hot hatches noted excellent traction off the line but reported faster front-tire wear.
- Drivers switching from factory run-flat tires consistently reported significant improvements in comfort, steering feel, and overall grip.
- Performance varies by manufacturer-specific OE markings (e.g., Audi vs. BMW spec), with some users noting differences in sidewall stiffness and compound behavior.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 19 |
| Rim diameters | — | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 080 - 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 67 vs 41 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 72 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R scores 99 vs 88 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.