Advan A052 vs Bridgestone RE71: Review and Comparison and Potenza RE71RS Preview!

[@tyrereviews]

I enjoyed this, thank you. I didn't get the change to run the 71R in my 200tw test as it's now done in north america, and Bridgestone officially are not bringing the RS into the country! Strange move as the 71R was super popular.

[@gwcrispi]

Talk about a head scratcher. I can't think of another product that is the gold standard in any category where the manufacturer is selling buttloads and still decides to just discontinue it?

[@tire_reviews]

@Michael Charity whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :D great news!

[@spoopy2972]

now they are coming june!!

[@tire_reviews]

@@spoopy2972 yes they are! Excited!

[@pvtsneeky1686]

I put over 200 laps of autocross and over 10,000 miles worth of daily driving on my ao52s in my ZZW30, loved everything about the tire, except the fact that they cost about as much as the wheels I put them on.

[@aeipee13]

Without the pointer, the information would not sink into my brain. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@howzertech2222]

Touge man making the videos that we need. This was a really good comparison and explanation.

[@timmiller5990]

Great info. I agree on the feedback difference and grip level between the two. You didn't mention the fact that the A052 can't be flipped on the rim like the RE71R. That can be a problem for camber challenged cars that wear out the outer shoulder quickly.

[@TougeTime]

This is true. Macpherson gang checking in

[@lucassganderlla7305]

Conversely, the asymmetric design makes it very convenient to do tire rotations for a square setup.

[@typerfk8]

I really like the RE71R, the wear fast.. but they just feel so good, even on the street they drive very well. I drove them in pouring rain/standing water and it was totally fine. I would have to go with another set of RE71r on my car once it is time for new tires. I do hope that Bridgestone decides to bring the RE71rs to the states someday.

[@fueledgti]

Thanks for the video. According to reviews it seems like the new RE71RS’s are absolute monsters and seem to best the A052s in outright dry grip so I’m keen to see how these are reviewed when they arrive in the US

[@jattack9972]

Yup, best thing is I work for Bridgestone so I get them 50% off 🙏🏽 I'm gonna be running them on my RSX

[@randomtoyotadude8952]

Very informative.. i really liked that its just you there, talking. Great sound no disturbings.. Love it that u drive mr-s.. keep it going ;)

[@ranran2806]

I was waiting so long for this, loved the content !

[@sushpants]

Awesome comparison! My RE-71R’s are getting worn and they are no longer available for 15” wheels. Advan’s the only real option now. Busting out the durometer was fantastic! Great video 👍🏻

[@sushpants]

How is the road noise? The RE-71R’s are really noisy from my experience. I’m actually excited about the advans being a little softer. The RE’s have the stiffest sidewall I’ve ever seen in a tire and it felt pretty rough with my current spring rates.

[@TougeTime]

It's quieter and softer feeling so bumps don't feel as harsh either! Probably because they are also taller. If you think re71 is bad noise try rsrr lol

[@TayAllen54]

I just purchased a set of AO52’s!! Definitely convinced me! I’ve ran two sets of RE 71s!! Love that tire so can’t wait to try these

[@esdrasmanrique6457]

Update us bro

[@TayAllen54]

@@esdrasmanrique6457 so just had them out on track! Amazing. The grip they have is phenomenal! Like this video stated though they are less precise and less feedback than the RE71R’s! Which I actually liked a little bit more because it was less twitchy to me! The group never fell off my whole trackday. Definitely love this tire!

[@esdrasmanrique6457]

@@TayAllen54 nice!! Thanks for the update. I might spend the extra money and go for those instead.

[@TayAllen54]

@@esdrasmanrique6457 Anytime!! Awesome! I definitely think you’ll like them! 🤙

[@michaelpan7737]

Another tire that Japan has had for a while is the RE-05D. That has been said to also be quicker than the A052. It'll be interesting to see what the differences are between the 05D and the 71RS.

[@MRS-2ZZ]

Good review. Looking at the A052's as an all-rounder to replace my 2 sets of wheels. One set with Rainsport 5s as wets and another set with Nankang AR1 as road/dry track. Just a little concerned about wear rates of the A052's? Managed 10 dry track days and 3000 road miles on my AR1's and the fronts still have 3mm left on them, you think the Yokos can come close to this wear rate?

[@strifu808]

The way you read is cool brochures remind me of JDM masters, idk who started it but it’s really cool👍

[@carpla.motorsport]

Amazing content, so in depth and backed by numbers. Earned yourself a new sub!

[@blinkero8]

Great review !!!! Keep up the good work !

[@71DJL]

Good detailed, review I only take my street car out onto the track days a few times a year, so not exactly a race car driver, nor is my car a race car. So I prefer a tyre that is a little more forgiving and provides feedback. I used to run Toyo R1R Proxes on my car. I did really like them, however unfortunately they are no longer available and the R888 is not available in Australia anymore. So I recently purchased a set of the RE71R tyres. First track day a couple of weeks ago and was really impressed. I haven't reached the limits of the tyre yet as I'm still getting the feel of them. But so far I think they are at least as good as the outgoing Toyo R1R. They felt very predictable, good traction levels and as the video suggest nice feedback. Although I haven't tried the Advan A052, judging by the review in the video, I think the Bridgestone would suit a less experienced driver like me better. It's important to me for a tyre to have progressive traction loss rather than not a lot of warning. Also my car is probably a bit heavier than the test car in this video, so thinking the harder compound might also work in my favour. So I think I made the right choice for my experience and my car

[@oldskool1979]

My 2013 RE-11 tires still grip in 2021 ! But they are bald ! When will the RS come ????

[@rush2redline]

Great objective content. Looking forward to see how you and your channel grows!

[@maxkuznetsov2909]

Great review man! Really appreciate this kind of content.

[@pec1739]

hope to have a a comparison of the new RE71RS vs RE71R vs A052

[@whitelightningmiw]

UPDATE 2. The RE71RS is officially being sold on tire rack.

[@HaruADVAN]

Interesting comparison, i heard a lot of people in the past say that the RE71 was just outright better (for some reason) so its nice to get a proper comparison between the two

[@TougeTime]

Better than ad08 but not a052

[@HaruADVAN]

Ah okay i probably misunderstood then, ty

[@2zz98]

Great review! Would you drive different tires if you'd only drive tog and less competition?

[@TougeTime]

Maybe rt660

[@whitelightningmiw]

UPDATE, the RE71RS is on its way to the US.

[@roco222222]

Used Yoko in recent 8hr endurance (NCM Champ)....fast for sure, but showing cord at end of day.

[@mannybarreda1390]

Great video!!! Thank you for all the hard work. Curious about the comparison with these tires with the nankang ar1.

[@TougeTime]

I have driven ar1 in k20 track day vid. I'm not sure as they were in different climate and not back to back but I think a052 is faster.

[@mannybarreda1390]

@@TougeTime Awesome man thanks for your insight. A052 maintain temp well or get hot and greasy faster than the re71r?

[@cybercityoedo808]

I have used the RE71r's for track and daily driving even in wet weather and heavy rain. Thinking of switching to the A052, can they handle standing water as well as the re71r?

[@timhoffmann9160]

how do the AD052s heat cycle compared to the RE-71rs? I ask because then The Ad008 came out I tried them, loved them and 48 runs of auto x later they were done, the cycles out as fast as a Hoosier A6 for me

[@paulz.5017]

What size tire was the comparison? 205/50?

[@gluee8674]

says in description 205 50 15

[@PaddyMcQueen]

I used the A052 on a FWD car, the performances are impressives. Only problem... cops dont like them and where I live is really tricky to use them on the street too.

[@turbod15]

Use for track only

[@cheemooo]

cops dont like the tires how so?

[@PaddyMcQueen]

@@cheemooo semislick are a sign of street racing for them... I know it s a stupid statement but it s true. That s the reason I stopped buying them for the street.

[@johnleesoto5828]

Very nice thanks for the info for sure

[@sixstrz8310]

Just ordered the re-71r comming off of some Dunlop direzza ziii

[@z-ro34]

Interesting info. I wonder how the tires compare in circuit situations and on heavier cars. The Advan obviously seems to be the faster tire, but giving up the feedback, control, and responsiveness of the Potenza makes me want to wait on the new RS.

[@TougeTime]

It is unlikely the RS will come to usa. A052 feedback is fine just less that RE. Both easy tires to drive.

[@jattack9972]

@@TougeTime They actually are here in the states I work for Bridgestone and I get reports on all the tires that come out and it was announced back in December of 2021 that they are. I'm gonna be running them on my RSX

[@TougeTime]

@@jattack9972 yes I know. This video is old

[@PlaneTMRS]

Pretty informative! :) didn't know these tires were that old. Might be the reson why I couldnt find any for sale in Germany, maybe also because of some regulations stuff idk

[@willmoua1]

It's been a couple years, and I'm still a Ao52 virgin :'( Not enough track days so my re still has life left.

[@Jdmjunkie001]

Could the tread depth of the AO52 be the reason why is feels worse? Have you tried getting them shaved?

[@TougeTime]

The difference is there but not terrible. It's still easy to drive.

[@vally6853]

Gonna use these on my daily hr Z Hope i dont tokyo drift in the rain

[@SuperMedic07]

Can I put the re71’s on my front axle and the ao52’s in the rear? They don’t make re71’s in the size I need for rear wheels 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kagakaga5678]

Can u compare re71 vs r888r ? I know the are different treatwear but Wanna some references

[@davemercier]

Some people are saying the 205 A052 can be run on 15x9 and they are quite fast in this config. Any experience/comments about that?

[@turbod15]

15x7 8

[@saiyanwei]

excellent video

[@XenomorphLV426]

What about RT660?

[@heathatkins2837]

Great vid. Thanx

[@col.strayga1389]

You folded the sacred text!😱

[@andriusfink]

What size are you reviewing on the k1s?

[@TougeTime]

15x7

[@turbod15]

Wats tread mm on a052

[@whitelightningmiw]

So does what durometer measure correlate to a tread wear rating?

[@TougeTime]

Not really because it's a subjective rating

[@whitelightningmiw]

@@TougeTime gotcha, was just curious. Great video!

[@Kypcia]

Yokohama advan for beginner, yokohama s-drives for professionals

[@TougeTime]

🗿🤌

[@jrcu19]

I wonder what he means when he says feedback. It's not the first time I hear the term. Does he mean the squealing they make when pushed to the limit?

[@TougeTime]

No. You can feel the tires through the movement/steering wheel

[@jrcu19]

@@TougeTime Hmm interesting. Still not sure I know what you mean. I am normally concentrated on making my turn when I autox so not too focused on the steering feel.

[@karlanal1]

@@jrcu19 the tyre gives you better information about the road, when or if they are loosing grip etc

[@aisu8481]

4:45 Nice

[@vincent860906]

How do they compare to the Nankang AR1? Anyone has experience with Nankang AR1??

[@Michael-uy4mr]

ar1 wears quickly

[@nezabytes]

They beat the AR1 in some tests. Definitely better in the wet than the AR1's.

[@JDMHMONGBOY96]

Federal RS-RR and Achilles K Sport will forever be the kings

[@SuperMedic07]

Why

[@strifu808]

69, nice LMAO

[@williamyu94]

needle gauge

[@TougeTime]

Medium rare

[@outlandonish3480]

A052 does not last longer in my experience

[@RaffleReefer10]

Ventus v2 still reign king

[@SeanEurich]

4:44 Nice! Haha

[@DelinquentDJ]

Medium Rare

[@xnanoo]

Rsrr king

[@MrYusuf989]

1th

[@TougeTime]

Yeth

[@blugecko1978]

gg

[@benrobles29]

Haha steak joke, well done, haha

[@MrAlcmj]

Well done... I see you