The Potenza RE-71RS is Bridgestone's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for sports cars, performance sedans and enthusiast drivers who participate in high-performance driving events, track days and endurance-style competition. The Potenza RE-71RS is designed to deliver massive levels of grip and precise handling on the street and maintain that performance at race-pace on the track. Like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, the Potenza RE-71RS is not intended to be serviced, stored or driven in near-and-below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The highly asymmetric pattern is molded from a tread compound that utilizes race-developed, high-grip polymers engineered to maximize dry grip. An optimized footprint helps manage contact pressure under heavy cornering loads for more uniform distribution. This optimization allows the tire to exploit every bit of surface contact available while helping prevent areas of acute heat generation, encouraging even wear in competition environments. The solid circumferential ribs are designed to help ensure quick and precise steering response at the limit in dynamic cornering events. The expansive outboard tread element features low-angle grooves for enhanced lateral stiffness, promoting consistent and predictable cornering traction. Strategically placed, circumferential grooves are beveled to help further support the inboard ribs under intense cornering while allowing sufficient area for hydroplaning resistance.
The internal construction of the Potenza RE71-RS consists of a robust, two-ply polyester casing tuned to increase feedback and steering response. Twin steel belts provide a lightweight and durable base for the tread, and a nylon reinforcement ply is added for high-speed capability.
Note: Potenza RE-71RS tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
El neumático Potenza RE-71RS de Bridgestone pertenece a la categoría: Rendimiento Extremo Para Verano y fue desarrollado para autos deportivos, sedanes de rendimiento y conductores entusiastas que participan en eventos de manejo de alto rendimiento, competencias en pistas y de resistencia. El Potenza RE-71RS ha sido diseñado para proporcionar niveles altos de tracción y una maniobrabilidad precisa en las carreteras, al igual de mantener el rendimiento, a nivel competitivo sobre pistas. Como todo neumático de Rendimiento Extremo Para Verano, el Potenza RE-71RS, no fue diseñado para ser reparado, guardado o utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
Un patrón asimétrico bastante marcado es moldeado en una compuesto de caucho, con gran cantidad de polímeros desarrollados de la experiencia en carreras, estos, maximizan la tracción sobre superficies secas. Una huella optimizada, ayuda a manejar la presión constante bajo cargas pesadas al tomar curvas, de manera uniformada. Además, permite que el neumático utilice el mayor área de contacto con la carretera, mientras ayudan a prevenir áreas de generación de calor intenso y un desgaste más parejo en ambientes de competencia. Los segmentos sólidos circunferenciales han sido diseñados para obtener una respuesta rápida y precisa al girar el volante al tomar curvas. Los bloques grandes en el hombro exterior poseen ranuras con ángulos bajos para mejorar la rigidez lateral, y promover una tracción predecible y constante al tomar curvas. Canales circunferenciales estratégicamente ubicados son biselados, para aumentar aún más el soporte de los segmentos interiores al tomar curvas con fuerza, mientras permiten espacio suficiente para resistir el deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning)
La construcción interna del Potenza RE71-RS posee una estructura robusta de dos capas de poliéster, ajustadas para aumentar la retroalimentación y respuesta al girar el volante. Correas gemelas de acero proporcionan una base liviana y durable para la huella, además una capa de nailon es añadida para aumentar la capacidad de rodar a velocidades elevadas.
Nota: Los neumáticos Potenza RE71-RS expuestos a temperaturas de 20 grados Fahrenheit (-7 grados Celsius) o más bajas, deben retornar gradualmente, a temperaturas de por lo menos 40 grados Fahrenheit (5 grados Celsius), por lo menos 24 horas antes de que sean doblados o flexionados en cualquier manera, como, por ejemplo, ajustando la presión de inflado, montar en rines, soportar el peso del vehículo o rodarlos al conducir.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 01/01/24 (1 of 3)
Additional Information:(1) N/A on shaved tires (2) May be voided if caused by abuse, competition, race/track application.
Notes
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Tire Rack Test Results Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
Finding the Best All-Around Competition Tire – 2025 Test 4F (17:45)
There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.
Ratings highlight excellence across all key categories for this Grand Touring All-Season tire. Comfort earns praise for a smooth ride, though some note occasional road noise. Treadwear scores consistently strong, with many users reporting impressive longevity. Winter traction shines in snow and slush, though a few report mixed results on icy surfaces. Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance earn near-perfect marks, with scores clustering at 9-10. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, with nearly unanimous 9-10 ratings for responsive handling and stability. The balanced performance makes it a reliable year-round choice, aligning well with its all-season design priorities.
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Most customers rate the CrossClimate2's wet traction as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s dominating. High marks highlight confident grip and strong hydroplaning resistance, making it a top choice for all-season wet weather performance.
January 02, 2025(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...The tire has response like a summer tire, traction like an all season in the rain and tractions like a snow tire in the winter...
Amazing tire. Probably the best I’ve ever had on a vehicle. I needed something with a snow rating and there were perfect for Virginia snows of 4-6 inches in the road. I didn’t get a chance to try anything deeper yet.
The grip for the summer is amazing as well. I really feel like Michelin hit the nail on the head with this tire. I strongly believe that you want the right tire for the right condition and with the Cross Climate 2 you really get the best of those conditions. The tire has response like a summer tire, traction like an all season in the rain and tractions like a snow tire in the winter. Which reminds me as well, the tire is softer than the stock tires on any of the rav4s that were out for the 2024 season.
I recommend this tire to anyone who can afford them, you can not go wrong AND you are making the best selection for 99.9 percent your driving experiences.
Vehicle: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: HARRISONBURG, VA Driving Style: Spirited
Great wet traction... It's worth it for the confidence in wet traction.
Great tires compared to my last set of a different well known brand. Great wet traction. There is a little bit more noise than my previous tires and I believe I get a little worse gas mileage according to my gauge but it’s pretty negligible overall. It’s worth it for the confidence in wet traction.
Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Camry 4cyl SE Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: KETTERING, OH Driving Style: Spirited
Customers overwhelmingly rate the CrossClimate2's winter traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s in snow and deep snow. Ice traction sees slightly lower scores (7-10 range), but drivers consistently praise confident grip in harsh winter conditions.
October 20, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...Incredible winter traction and treadwear.
Excellent True all season tire. Incredible winter traction and treadwear.
Vehicle: 2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: CALEDONIA, MI Driving Style: Easy Going
...It's now February and after 4 weeks of constant snow, sleet and ice I can confidently write this review claiming these may be the best tires offered for any car period... But this winter with these tires, I did not slip, slide or have any issues coming to a stop like I have with past tires. I tried several times to get 'spirited' in an empty icy parking lot and THEY WOULD NOT BREAK TRACTION...
These are single handedly the best tires I have ever purchased, ever. I was hesitant at first to buy such “premium” or “expensive” tires but they are well worth the extra money. I have 10,000 miles on them, as well as almost a full year, a spring, summer, fall and particularly grueling winter and so far you cannot tell that the tread has worn even a little bit. Where I live, throughout the year we get highs of 100 in the summer, and in winter we get below zero with 12+ inches of snowfall. It’s now February and after 4 weeks of constant snow, sleet and ice I can confidently write this review claiming these may be the best tires offered for any car period. The accord crosstour, while not having a world famous 4WD system will always do “okay” in snowy conditions. But this winter with these tires, I did not slip, slide or have any issues coming to a stop like I have with past tires. I tried several times to get “spirited” in an empty icy parking lot and THEY WOULD NOT BREAK TRACTION. It actually felt like I was cheating having these tires on. Not to mention the summer performance of these tires is phenomenal. There’s minimum road noise and you have a sense of “grounded” that, at least for me, I have never felt before. I have NOT hydroplaned once in these tires even when I definitely should have. I cannot rate these highly enough. I cannot recommend these tires enough. Go ahead and spend the extra $300. What you lose in money will be far compensated by the safety, reliability, stability, capability, and dependability of these tires.
Vehicle: 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: FLEETWOOD, NC Driving Style: Average
...Drove ~ 2 hours through a mix of snow/sleet and eventually rain through central PA in early morning. Roads had not been cleared or well cared for. Tires performed well...
Posting this after only a couple hundred miles, so take the review FWIW. Found out my previous tires needed replacement after driving in wet conditions and hydroplaning even at relatively low speeds. Of course, this happened on Thanksgiving day. Once we got to our destination, I hopped onto TireRack.com and started researching. Found these were highly rated for wet conditions and placed an order. Got them installed a couple days later. Had to drive ~ 120 miles for a quick visit to family. Ride out was excellent in dry conditions. Ride home was more challenging. Drove ~ 2 hours through a mix of snow/sleet and eventually rain through central PA in early morning. Roads had not been cleared or well cared for. Tires performed well. Seem fine around town as well. So far, so good!
Vehicle: 2018 Honda Accord 1.5T EX, 225/50-17 Miles Driven on Tires: 350 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: ELLICOTT CITY, MD Driving Style: Average
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9-10. Responsive handling and reliable grip in dry conditions make it ideal for Grand Touring.
January 11, 2025(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Dry traction over the OEM has much more grip.
Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires replaced the OE Falken Wildpeak H/T’s. The Wildpeak H/T’s were barely 24,000 miles but severely worn. The directional tread pattern of the Michelin tires complements the Trailhawk SUV with some style while at the same time does not look like a generic street tire. Cross Climate 2’s benefits were immediately noticeable.
Dry traction over the OEM has much more grip. I have not noticed a change in fuel economy. I still average 30-32 MPG on highway trips to and from work. There is no noticeable tire noise or droning in town or on the highway. The Cross Climate 2 tracks better on the road than the old Wildpeak H/T tires.
After driving in 11 inches of snow, I am impressed with the tires and how the Compass Trailhawk handles the snowpack, deep snow and slick spots. In 4x4 mode with 8-11 inches of snow in the area, the tires are fully capable of safely traveling at a reasonable pace.
I have driven many tire brands over 46 years and have always had good results from Michelin tires. I would recommend the Cross Climate 2’s for anyone who wants one tire capable of handling all four seasons and who does not plan to purchase a dedicated winter/snow tire for winter months.
Vehicle: 2023 Jeep Compass 4X4 Trailhawk Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: COUNTRYSIDE, KS Driving Style: Average
...great for launching, great for stopping on dry traction...
I have used these tires in Toyota Corolla and went through light ice and rain no problem. I sized up on my 2022 Miata MX5 they are very responsive and way better than the factory tires. great tires at launching, great for stopping on dry traction. There is a bit of road noise. Too new to fully rate with just under 10K in mileage.
Vehicle: 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Miles Driven on Tires: 9,867 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the CrossClimate2's comfort, with most scoring ride quality and noise levels 9-10. Even 7-8 scores indicate strong performance for Grand Touring All-Season use, ensuring a smooth, quiet drive.
December 11, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5
These are the best tires I've used so far for the Tesla, especially for ride comfort.
These are the best tires I’ve used so far for the Tesla, especially for ride comfort.
Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model 3 AWD 235/40-19 Miles Driven on Tires: 350 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DURHAM, NC Driving Style: Spirited
For the wife’s daily, where she drives a bunch for work often in rain, these tires are great.
Currently have just over 30,000 miles on this set and they look like they’re only 30-40% worn.
Very plush and quiet ride, not sporty.
Vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SAN RAFAEL, CA Driving Style: Average
This is my second purchase of this particular model. The tires offer smooth handling and long tread life.
Vehicle: 2020 Ford Escape AWD Hybrid SE Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HURRICANE, WV Driving Style: Average
Customers overwhelmingly rate the CrossClimate2's treadwear with 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent tread life in all-season use. A few scores of 7-8 still reflect solid performance, reinforcing its reputation for long-lasting reliability.
December 04, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...Hopefully they will last a lot longer than the 24000 or so that the Pirellis lasted...
I downsized from BMW 19" staggered wheels to a square 18" package assembled by Tire Rack. I was concerned about noise, but the CC2 tires are no noisier than the Pirelli Zero all seasons they replaced. This is an electric vehicle, and the silence is a wonderful feature. Hopefully they will last a lot longer than the 24000 or so that the Pirellis lasted. Mainly, hoping they have better wet and snow traction. Too soon to tell. For daily driving, there is very little difference in the handling. It suggests to me that BMW should offer more wheel and tire options to buyers. Kudos to the Tire rack staff in guiding me on this purchase.
Vehicle: 2022 BMW i4 M50 Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: OAKLAND, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
...I got 68,000 miles and it still provided good traction in the wet even when it was worn down and needed replacement!...
Far the best tires I’ve ever purchased ever! I’ll be putting these on every single vehicle going forward, I got 68,000 miles and it still provided good traction in the wet even when it was worn down and needed replacement! Michelin tires for life!
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Azera Base Miles Driven on Tires: 68,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA Driving Style: Average
I enjoy the ride of these tires. They're super quiet on the road and work great in all weather conditions...
I enjoy the ride of these tires. They're super quiet on the road and work great in all weather conditions. I would still use my studded tires for extreme snow, but these Michelin tires work good enough to go out in normal snow.
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EAST GREENBUSH, NY Driving Style: Easy Going
Finding the Best All-Around Competition Tire – 2025 Test 4F (17:45)
There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.
When it comes to track days or race events, Extreme Performance Summer tires are a popular choice. In this test, we took seven exciting EP tires to a local road course to see how they stack up in this environment. From newcomers to category stalwarts, this test will help racers of all stripes find the right tire for their needs. If you haven’t already, see how this same lineup did in our standard test, Extreme Performance Summer – 2025 Test 4D.
Extreme Performance Summer tires are at home during track days and racing events, but they’re also excellent at helping drivers get the most spirited experience out of their commutes or weekend drives. Our standard test format, which consists of road rides, dry and wet test track handling, dry and wet skid pad, and dry and wet braking, is designed to highlight these different areas and help our customers make the best choice for their needs.
Streetable and Dedicated Track Tires - 2025 Test 4A (19:21)
Testing Extreme Performance Summer, Streetable Track & Competition, and Racetrack & Autocross Only tires means returning to GingerMan Raceway for head-to-head testing. This year, a whopping 19 tires took part in this portion of the test to find out one thing: which are the fastest track and streetable track tires. Also included this year is a full racing slick, a Tire Rack first!
Breaking Down Tire Performance Categories - 2024 Special Test With Winter Update (26:05)
We understand that tire performance categories can be confusing. You want an all-season tire, but there are several all-season categories; how do you know which one is right for you? You want a summer tire, but again, which summer category? In this special demonstration, we took six all-season tires from three all-season categories and three summer tires from two summer categories to lay it out for you. Category-leading tires from the Standard Touring All-Season, Grand Touring All-Season, Ultra High Performance All-Season, Max Performance Summer, and Extreme Performance Summer categories are tested so you can see exactly what each "step up" gets you as a driver and what trade-offs were made along the way.
Extreme Performance Summer - 2024 Test 5 Part 2 (16:42)
EP tires wear two distinct hats. They’re great on sporty and high horsepower vehicles conquering the everyday road and on those same vehicles as they dominate in various races and track days. The nuances here are many as increased traction and performance in one of these arenas can mean a tradeoff elsewhere. This two-part test lays it all bare and reveals just how close, but different, this category can be!
Extreme Performance Summer - 2024 Test 5 Part 1 (22:25)
EP tires wear two distinct hats. They’re great on sporty and high horsepower vehicles conquering the everyday road and on those same vehicles as they dominate in various races and track days. The nuances here are many as increased traction and performance in one of these arenas can mean a tradeoff elsewhere. This two-part test lays it all bare and reveals just how close, but different, this category can be!
Experience The Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS (01:01)
Bridgestone’s Potenza RE-71RS is an Extreme Performance Summer tire for the drivers of sports cars, performance sedans, and enthusiast drivers. Perfect for those who participate in driving events, track days, and endurance competitions.
TJ & Bridgestone Talk Potenza RE-71RS (14:03)
In this episode of “TJ Talking,” our Tire Information and Testing Manager, TJ Campbell, speaks with Will Robbins, from Bridgestone North America, about the much-anticipated Potenza RE-71RS. The pair discuss the focused technology that went into the RE-71RS, its journey from the Japanese to US market, and how it compares to its predecessor, the RE-71R.
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