79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
16 owner reviews
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Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE080 — 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better dry, handling 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 16
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 71 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 68 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE070 | Bridgestone Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 73 |
| Dry | 96 | 80 |
| Wet | 71 | 71 |
| Comfort | 66 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 72 |
| Handling | 89 | 76 |
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79
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 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 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.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE080 is generally regarded as a reliable, long-lasting original equipment tire that offers commendable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its longevity and predictable handling, the consensus highlights a significant increase in road noise as the tire ages, leading to a compromise in overall ride comfort.
Pros
- Excellent grip performance in both wet and dry road conditions
- High durability and impressive tread life for many users
- Predictable steering response and cornering confidence
- Good value proposition as an original equipment tire
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise and tire roar over time
- Ride comfort diminishes as the tire wears
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from 25,000km to over 60,000km
Observations
- Users noted that the tire performs well for city driving and daily commuting, providing a stable experience over road imperfections like potholes.
- Spirited driving styles appear to correlate with faster tread degradation, though some users achieved high mileage with more moderate driving habits.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE070 | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE080 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better dry, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 96 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 89 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 79 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE070
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE080
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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.