Tyre comparison
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
The Potenza RE-71RS scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Potenza RE-71RS for wet grip. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for tread life.
Bridgestone
Potenza RE-71RS
Fastest-in-class 200TW; heats up quickly.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Track-biased road tyre; OE on GT3-class cars.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Potenza RE-71RS | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 87 (higher) | 75 |
| Road + track days | 72 (higher) | 61 |
| Spirited roads | 71 (higher) | 63 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
Potenza RE-71RS
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024 Extreme test: fastest dry lap 1:39.70; owners 6.2/10 noise; short tread life.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Cup 2 R tests only (dry-braking best); wet weak; maker positioning.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Potenza RE-71RS or the Pilot Sport Cup 2?
The Potenza RE-71RS scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Potenza RE-71RS for wet grip. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for tread life.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.