Bridgestone RE-71RS Review - Our Honest Opinion [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Potenza RE-71RS, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Passenger
Driving Style	Max Performance Summer
Season	Summer
Release Date	2020
Run Flat?	No

Pricing

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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS in Australia

This offering by Bridgestone has been around in Australia for about 4 years. Especially designed for regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles, it comes in a total of 63 sizes.

This max performance summer tyre is a solid option for those looking for a summer tyre in the premium end of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 200, the Potenza RE-71RS would theoretically last 2 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Warranty

The Potenza RE-71RS tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these max performance summer tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

The Potenza RE-71RS tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their car rubber with some tyres designed for max performance summer action.