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Bridgestone Potenza RE080

High Performance Summer

The Bridgestone Potenza RE080 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 9 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2018.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 139,000miles driven
  • 2sizes available
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza RE080

7.3/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 74% 61% 38%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 50% 7.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Size Range

185Width60Profile15Rim84HLoad/Speed Index2011First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes185/60 R15225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridgestone Potenza RE080's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Potenza RE080?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 37,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 22% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 come in?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE080 is available in 2 sizes, ranging from 185/60 R15.
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Bridgestone Potenza RE080 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 averages 74%. Owners rate Road Feedback highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.8. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Handling 76%
  • Wear 72%
  • Wet Grip 71%
  • Comfort 68%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 56%

“Really bad tire I have ever seen. They come with car originally and I use them since 2012. No need to use that long. No wear or tear, so solid like stone. Yes they are stone. So much noise and road response. 67K km I...”

  • Toyota Yaris
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Longest term 83%

“Stock from new car.I use this tire and it last 58,000km. But i always drive my car only around 110-120kmh max and rarely spirited drive Drawback : quite noisy Will buy it again in view of decent price and good...”

  • Toyota Vios
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 673 found this helpful

All 7 Bridgestone Potenza RE080 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
56%
Member
Really bad tire I have ever seen. They come with car originally and I use them since 2012. No need to use that long. No wear or tear, so solid like stone. Yes they are stone. So much noise and road response. 67K km I used. No need that long. EE class tire need to be changed like 30K.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,017
81%
Member
These tires came originally with the car. It has just the perfect amount of grip you need on dry roads or in the wet. However they wore out pretty quickly( at about 25,000 kms). The tire roar sound also increased considerably as the tire grew old. Will be replacing them soon, I feel its worth considering cheaper alternatives such as the Westlake RP18 or RP26, they have pretty much the same characteristics and a breathtaking price ( nearly half the price of the Bridgestone).
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 699
71%
Member
Drip is good in both dry & wet, noise is just getting louder over time, spirited driving style, worn ~51000KM. Not a comfort & quiet tire choice
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 684

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83%
Member
  • Toyota Vios
  • 225/45 R17
  • 40,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Stock from new car.I use this tire and it last 58,000km. But i always drive my car only around 110-120kmh max and rarely spirited drive

Drawback : quite noisy

Will buy it again in view of decent price and good experience with it
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 673
81%
Member
I clocked 48,700km with the RE080 on my ride and it was a good set of tires if you are looking for comfort driving around the city.

The dry and wet grip were excellent and the response of the tires at the steering wheel gave a high level of confidence to me when negotiating corners at even 90km/h. Humps and potholes were a breeze with these tires at the correct air pressure.

The noise level was insignificant until around 30,000km of use, but even then it was tolerable. The tires were also starting to squeak on smooth road surface (e.g. in multi-storey carparks).

However, being a Bridgestone, it is costly for a tire in its class. I have taken off the 90% bare tires that served me well and kept me and my passengers safe, but due to economics reason, I am going to have to look for a cheaper alternative.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 638
84%
Member
Best tires in terms of grip I have ever tried. Excellent in the wet or dry.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 680
90%
Member
I have these tires on my car and they just need replacing now, having been on from when the car was brand new in 2006. Mileage done is a little under average, but very happy with the duration of the tires. I'm looking to buy a new set of tires, but looking for best value for money as they are roughly £70 a tire. If I can't find suitable replacements, then I will buy the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 without a blink of an eye!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
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