Bridgestone 010116 Potenza RE-71R 275/35R19 96W Extreme Performance Summer Tire

The Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 275/35R19 96W (part# 010116) is an extreme performance summer tire engineered for serious driving enthusiasts in sports cars, coupes, and performance sedans. Built with racing-inspired technology, the RE-71R delivers maximum grip under braking and cornering, with strong responsiveness in both wet and dry conditions — whether you're pushing hard on the street or at the track.

Key Features:

• Stiffened Shoulder Construction — Maintains structural integrity under extreme cornering loads, maximizing contact area and traction
• Hydro-Evacuation Surface (H.E.S.) — Channels water efficiently away from the tread to reduce hydroplaning risk in wet conditions
• Wide Center Rib — Directional continuous center rib promotes agile, precise steering response and cornering stability
• High-Grip Tread Compound — Optimized to maximize contact patch and grip during hard braking and cornering maneuvers
• Twin Steel Belts with Nylon Overwrap — Enhances durability and supports high-speed stability
• Internal Symmetric Shape — Distributes footprint pressure evenly for consistent cornering performance
• UTQG Rating: 200 A A — Treadwear 200, Traction A, Temperature A
• Black Sidewall (BSW) — Clean, classic look
• DOT-Legal Street Radial — Bridgestone's fastest DOT-legal tire for road and occasional track use

Rated 96W (load index 96 / speed rating W, capable of sustained speeds up to 168 mph), this tire is a purpose-built extreme performance summer tire. It is not intended for use in cold weather, snow, or ice.