65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
47 owner reviews
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Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE040 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better handling, dry and treadwear. 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 RE070 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE040 | Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE040 | Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 71 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE040 | Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 66 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE040 | Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 79 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE040 | Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 89 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE040 | Bridgestone Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 79 |
| Dry | 79 | 96 |
| Wet | 58 | 71 |
| Comfort | 57 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 79 |
| Handling | 70 | 89 |
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65
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 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 RE040 is a polarizing, performance-oriented tire that excels in dry, warm conditions but struggles significantly with road noise and wet-weather confidence. While many drivers appreciate the stiff sidewalls for their precise steering feedback and progressive handling, the consensus is that the tire is outdated, with modern alternatives offering superior comfort and all-weather capability.
Pros
- Excellent dry weather grip and handling
- High level of steering feedback and directness
- Progressive and predictable breakaway characteristics
- Stiff sidewalls provide a sporty, responsive feel
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet or cold conditions
- Harsh ride quality due to stiff construction
- Inconsistent tread life depending on vehicle and driving style
Observations
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Nissan 350z and Mazda RX-8 often praise the tire's dry-weather feedback but note its limitations on track or in the rain.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks (e.g., Honda Civic Type R) frequently report significant understeer and rapid front-tire wear.
- Users with quieter, luxury-oriented vehicles (e.g., Audi A8, Mazda 6) report that the tire's high noise levels significantly detract from the overall driving experience.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE070 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry conditions, offering near-track-day levels of grip and stiff sidewall feedback. While highly praised by owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Subaru WRX STI and Renault Clio RS, users note that its wet-weather performance is inconsistent and its road noise is significant.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
- Excellent feedback and handling characteristics due to stiff sidewalls
- High value-for-money proposition compared to dedicated track tires
- Strong performance for spirited road driving and light track use
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High levels of road noise during daily driving
- Rapid tread wear when subjected to aggressive or track-focused driving
- Harsh ride quality due to stiff sidewall construction
Observations
- Highly recommended as an OEM-spec choice for the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, with users noting it transforms the vehicle's handling.
- Popular among Renault Clio RS owners for Nürburgring and track-day usage.
- Availability is noted as a frustration, with limited size options (particularly in 18-inch variants) making it difficult to source for some vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE040 | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE070 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better handling, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 89 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 96 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 79 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 71 vs 58 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE040
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE070
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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.