69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
57 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 vs Yokohama ADVAN S.T. — Compared (May 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama ADVAN S.T.
49
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
48/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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 RE050 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE050 | ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 73 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE050 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE050 | ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 53 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE050 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE050 | ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 33 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE050 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE050 | ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE050 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE050 | ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE050 | Yokohama ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 49 |
| Dry | 83 | 73 |
| Wet | 69 | 53 |
| Comfort | 61 | 33 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 40 |
| Handling | 69 | 50 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Tire A
49
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE050 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry handling and steering feedback, often serving as a capable original equipment choice for sporty hatchbacks and sedans. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance, with many drivers reporting significant noise levels and a tendency for grip to diminish noticeably as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
- High levels of steering feedback and road communication
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics when new
- Strong performance as an original equipment fitment for performance-oriented vehicles
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise over the life of the tire
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance as tread depth decreases
- Inconsistent tread life, with many users reporting premature wear
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride quality on uneven road surfaces
Observations
- Users with high-torque front-wheel-drive hatchbacks (e.g., Golf GTI) frequently reported traction issues and understeer, particularly in wet conditions.
- Owners of performance vehicles with aggressive suspension setups noted issues with uneven wear patterns, such as scalloping, which exacerbated noise levels.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive platforms reported significantly faster rear-tire wear compared to other premium alternatives.
The Yokohama Advan ST receives highly critical feedback from users, with consensus pointing toward poor durability and significant quality control issues. Owners frequently report premature failure, including structural distortions and sidewall bulges, alongside disappointing performance in wet conditions.
Cons
- Poor structural integrity leading to premature bulges and distortions
- Short tread life and rapid wear
- High price point relative to performance
- Lack of traction and skittish handling on wet surfaces
- Excessive road noise
Observations
- Users reported significant durability failures within 6,000 miles of use.
- Owners of heavier vehicles, such as the Lexus 450H, noted poor longevity and traction performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE050 | B · Yokohama ADVAN S.T. |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone
49
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 scores 61 vs 33 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 scores 66 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 scores 69 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 scores 69 vs 53 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE050
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN S.T.
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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.