74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
80 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
90/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
90/100
450 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — better wet. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling 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 71RS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 95 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE 71RS leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE 71RS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 61 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE 71RS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 97 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 84 |
| Dry | 91 | 93 |
| Wet | 55 | 88 |
| Comfort | 74 | 75 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 71 |
| Handling | 100 | 97 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test | 33% #3/3 · Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Potenza Race vs RE-71RS | +66.7 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and time-attack competition. While it offers exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up times, and impressive longevity compared to its direct rivals, it is less suited for sustained road course endurance racing where it can become 'greasy' under prolonged heat.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and lateral grip
- Rapid warm-up, making it ideal for short-duration autocross
- Superior tread life and durability compared to other 200TW competitors
- Predictable handling and high driver feedback at the limit
- Available in a wide range of sizes, including large fitments for muscle cars
Cons
- Performance degrades significantly in wet or cold conditions
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip ('grease up') during long track sessions
- Increased road noise and tendency to tramline on public roads
- Requires precise tire pressure management to maintain peak performance
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles (e.g., Camaro, Mustang, Viper) report the tire handles weight well and provides consistent performance for time-attack sprints.
- Miata owners frequently note that the tire provides a transformative increase in grip, though it requires careful heat management on lighter chassis.
- Staggered fitments (e.g., 225/245) are commonly used to balance handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS is widely regarded as a benchmark in the 'super 200tw' category, offering exceptional dry grip, sharp steering response, and predictable handling for autocross and track enthusiasts. While it is street-legal and surprisingly refined in terms of noise and comfort for its class, it is primarily a performance-focused tire that prioritizes lap times over longevity.
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and rapid warm-up characteristics.
- Highly predictable and communicative at the limit, allowing for easy recovery.
- Improved on-road refinement, noise levels, and comfort compared to its predecessor.
- Strong performance in wet conditions for a high-performance summer tire.
- Consistent performance across a wide range of ambient temperatures.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially when used aggressively on track or heavy vehicles.
- Tendency to become 'greasy' or lose peak grip during extended track sessions.
- Stiff sidewalls can make mounting the tires onto rims difficult.
- High susceptibility to picking up road debris and gravel.
- Performance drop-off in standing water or heavy rain despite decent wet-weather capability.
Observations
- Lightweight vehicles like the Mazda Miata benefit significantly from the tire's quick warm-up and predictable handling.
- Heavier vehicles or those with high horsepower may experience accelerated tread wear and heat-soak issues during long track sessions.
- Users noted that proper tire pressure management is critical, with many finding that lower cold pressures are necessary to prevent the tire from becoming greasy.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
The community regards the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS as an exceptionally sticky and high-performing extreme performance tire, often sought after for track use and spirited driving. Users frequently discuss clearance sales, sizing and fitment nuances (noting they tend to run wide), and their limited tread life given their 200-treadwear rating. Overall, users are very enthusiastic about their grip and handling capabilities.
r/ElantraN
·5 upvotes ·2025-09-06
“Track tire fitment Just got some new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71rs in 245/40r18. I did my research on this subreddit and it seems like that will fit without rubbing/camber bolts. Does anyone know if the RE-71rs’ run wide cause they measure a full inch wider than the stock PS4s’, I’m just wondering now if I’ll need camber bolts. I’d prefer not, just want to throw them on and go. For reference they are being mounted onto a 18x8.5 +45 Enkei TS-V wheel. If anyone could offer insight cause I just can’t understand how they would fit but maybe I’m just over thinking it. Stock suspension by the way. I searched the sub and didn’t see anything with exact matching specs, only bigger and different tires. Tl;dr Will 245/40r18 Bridgestone Potenza RE-71rs’ fit on an 18x8.5 +45 wheel without clearance issues/adding other modifications (camber bolts) on our car? Thanks for any help! Read more”
r/CarTrackDays
·2 upvotes ·2025-02-17
“Need heat cycle advice I recently got a screaming deal on some Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS for my daily driver. It usually doesn't see track time but I figured it would be fun to try it out for the cost. The tires were cheap because they had a 2021 production date. In the past to heat cycle a tire, I've just driven on the highway a couple of hours and let the tire sit for 24 hours. The hurdle is, It's winter and too cold to really make an impact. To add to that, I doubt I will have clean enough roads for that tire. My track does have winter lapping when it is clean and dry, but it still may be cold. Any suggestions on how to get a heat cycle on these tires in cold temperatures? Read more”
r/MechanicAdvice
·1 upvote ·2021-08-02
“Mileage-expectancy of Bridgestone Potenza RE-71Rs? (200-rated, I think?) Forgive me I'm getting the terminology wrong, but I just bought a super dynamite NA Miata that has had a TON of incredible suspension work (mostly Flyin' Miata stuff) and the stickiest tires I have ever experienced by FAR: Potenza RE-71Rs. (Forget full measurements but they're on 15 x 7.5" inch wheels, 6UL's by 949 Racing.) And I think their life is pretty much over. I love them but I don't want to track the car; I want to drive it two hours into the country every other weekend. I want to drive through the mountains with great . . . spiritedness . . . but I don't need track-focused tires. I'd much rather have something slightly less grippy in exchange for longer tread life. The previous owner (who I've stayed in touch with) recommenced I get "300-rated" tires instead of "200-rated" tires. I don't really know what that means or how many miles I can expect from such a tire. I'm contemplating getting the Continental Extreme Contacts, but I just don't know enough about tires to know what they're like or how much ACTUAL mileage I can get----I also dont' understand 200 vs. 300 tires. Please help?”
Top themes
#exceptional grip performance#track and autocross use#tire sizing and fitment#treadwear and mileage#closeout and clearance sales#cold and wet limitations
Based on 8 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
BFGoodrich
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — better wet. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 88 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 100 vs 97 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
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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.