Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
5/14/21 10:01 a.m.

[Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.]

200-treadwear street tires keep getting faster, with newcomers constantly stepping in to battle the stalwarts. The Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R has been one of the leaders in both track and autocross use, but can the latest from Goodyear and Michelin knock it from its pedestal? 

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Scott Skillman
Scott Skillman GRM+ Memberand New Reader
5/17/21 9:16 a.m.

Great review as always Andy.

What pressures were you using and does your experience tell you they each may have a sweet spot?

Scott Skillman

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
5/17/21 9:01 p.m.

We ran them at about 30 psi hot for that test.  Our experience has shown that all of them deliver similar pace with +/- 3 psi of that. But feel will change.

 

Always test for your own pressures, as camber, wheel sizing, vehicle weight and suspension all impact the optimal range.

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