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Bridgestone Potenza RE070

Bridgestone Tyres Extreme Performance Summer

The Bridgestone Potenza RE070 is a Extreme Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.6
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
96%
Wet Grip
71%
Road Feedback
94%
Handling
89%
Wear
79%
Comfort
66%
Buy again
90%
16 Reviews
83% Average
144,200 miles driven
Bridgestone Potenza RE070

Bridgestone Potenza RE070

Summer Premium
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6.6 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 16
Avg Rating: 83.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.06
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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Top 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a MINI Cooper S (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Great tyre used for the every day commute, weekend B-road thrash and even on the track. I fitted a full set back in July 2018 and have only changed due to going for Cup 2's. These tyres have proved to be very capable on track with astonishing good grip levels at the price point (well under other sport tyres). 100% will buy these again!
Helpful 887
June 22, 2019
Given 80% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Now running my second set on an '07 Civic Type R. IMO the perfect combination for fast road/light track use. Once warmed up, they offer excellent grip and feedback, while still being better in the wet than 'proper' track day tires, and even better in the wet than a lot of road tyres. Still quiet enough for a daily driver, however they do tend to tramline a little on uneven surfaces (although a lot of this is due to suspension geo) . 9/10
Helpful 842
January 28, 2019
Given 67% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
Very, very good dry weather tire, if I only used the car in the summer then I would purchase again. Lethal in the wet, no grip in standing water and have little confidence in the cornering ability. Would not consider purchasing again.
Helpful 542
October 16, 2017

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Latest Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 spirited miles
Potenza re070 . IMO these tyres are brilliant for the money supplied and fitted was 175 for 2 from black circles . recently went to wales with a few of the lads an really tested them . I think although there a quality tyre I don't think they are the best for any roads with layers of dust dirt or gravel but on clean roads there one of the best . wet weather is where the tyre falls a little short . tends to slide at 65 to 70% of the limit so you may want to drive more leisurely if its teaming . I drive a 2006 sti so constant 4 WD helps . everyone always comments on the look of the tyre which doesn't help with grip but nice to know I spose lol
Helpful 541
May 27, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
This is stock STi tyre and it is really good and also very cheap.

If you have a Subaru and use 17'' wheel don't even think about buying other tyres because there is no better tyre for the street. On the track you can get better performance only from competition tyres. It's a shame you can't get 18'' size of this tyre easily (at least in EU).
Helpful 528
April 4, 2016
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Given 80% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,200 spirited miles
Have had them for one summer ~ 3.500km. Road grip is superb, reducing understeer. Have seen a trackday and prevented me from hitting the grass while attacking a corner too early. Very stiff side walls which transforms the way my car handles.

Wear is OK, expected to be worse.

Very noisy, and above 80 km/h in wet/rain you are playing with your life.

Good price.
Helpful 535
March 21, 2016
Given 83% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (235/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Excellent dry grip, especially on track if they are up to temperature. Wet grip average, worsens significally if close to wear markers. Noise and wear are average, ride is a bit harsh around town, as the walls are VERY stiff. Would defenately buy again.
Helpful 568
June 5, 2014
Given 71% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Good tire for summer action
Helpful 539
March 7, 2014
Given 91% while driving a Audi A3 1.8T sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
excellent tyre in wet and dry just a shame about limitd sizes
Helpful 518
September 5, 2013
Given 81% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 1,4 TSI 160hp (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Perfect balance between a track-day tyre and an everyday tyre. Gives tones of grip on the track and the road with very good feedback. Only bad news the noise they make on every day speeds.
Helpful 495
April 4, 2013
Given 90% while driving a Renault Clio RS200 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
I drive them an a Clio RS Cup.
Great tire. Nearly the complete Clio RS Forum drives this tire on the Clio, if they drive on the Nordschleife.
BTG times around
Helpful 537
September 28, 2012
Given 82% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
These tyres come stock on the subaru impreza WRX STI.
I bought the car used, and wanted the orginal spec tyres to go with it, instead of the fitted cheap nankang tyres.
These tyres litteraly transformes the car into a supercar in corners.
The have tons of grip, and give almost unbelievle G's through bends. I could have mistaken them for trackday tyres like toyo R888, when it comes to dry grip.
It is also very easy to feel when you are approching the limit for grip, as the first understeer mildly before oversteering.
The ride is a bit harsh and stiff, but that is possible to live with.
The worst part of driving with these tyres is the noise. They actually produce as much noise as my studded contnetal wintertyres, when the winter tryes are driven on bare tarmac.
But the Re070 are all about preformance, not comfort.
I also think they would be a great combo for both daily and trackday driving.

I'm driving these on Norwegian roads. Norwegian roads are pretty poor, at least as bad as english country side roads.

They would probably be less noisy on smoother tarmac.
Helpful 530
March 22, 2012
Given 97% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0l Hatchback (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 45,000 spirited miles
The tire is absolutely great! But probably depends on which type of car you drive them... I can suggest them 100% for impreza, and/or probably for others similar (awd) cars.
Helpful 544
November 24, 2011
Given 88% while driving a Subaru Impreza (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
If you want know what word "grip" really means then buy this tyre. It is excelent choice while you are running on the edge and if you are not thinking about tyre wear. I drove these tyres for about 2000 miles 70% of almost track racing and some drifting and sides are now almost smooth. Center has a lot of rubber but I think they will last next 5000 miles max. If you are going with normal/agressive style for 50/50 they could do about 10-15k miles but you will be very happy after every faster corner and that is what they were built for.
Helpful 595
September 27, 2011
Given 83% while driving a Subaru Impreza (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
If your looking for a tyre that really grips this is the one absolutely brilliant in the dry and still very very good in the wet fantastic
Helpful 486
May 21, 2011
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