73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 vs Bridgestone Turanza EL440 — 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
47
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
44/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE080 — better treadwear, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 RE080 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 55 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 46 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 43 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 43 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 51 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE080 | Bridgestone Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 47 |
| Dry | 80 | 56 |
| Wet | 71 | 47 |
| Snow | – | 43 |
| Comfort | 68 | 44 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 41 |
| Handling | 76 | 51 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
47
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Bridgestone Turanza EL440 is widely regarded as a disappointing OEM tire, frequently criticized for premature tread wear and escalating road noise as the tires age. While a small minority of users find the dry handling and steering precision acceptable for daily commuting, the prevailing consensus points to poor value, lackluster wet-weather performance, and a short service life that fails to meet expectations for a premium-priced tire.
Pros
- Acceptable steering precision on dry pavement
- Solid construction durability against road hazards like potholes
- Adequate dry-weather grip for conservative, daily commuting
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear, often requiring replacement before 30,000 miles
- Significant increase in road noise and cabin drone as the tread wears down
- Poor wet-weather traction and confidence, leading to understeer
- High replacement cost relative to the tire's performance and longevity
Observations
- Owners of Mazda CX-30 and Toyota Camry models frequently report dissatisfaction with the OEM-supplied EL440s, specifically citing premature wear despite regular rotation.
- Users noted that while the tire may feel quiet and comfortable when brand new, these characteristics degrade rapidly within the first 10,000 to 20,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE080 | B · Bridgestone Turanza EL440 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
47
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE080 — better treadwear, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 scores 72 vs 41 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 scores 76 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 scores 80 vs 56 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 scores 71 vs 47 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE080
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza EL440
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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.