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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ – First Drive & Impressions!

Bridgestone announced the launch of the Potenza RE-71RZ on December 1st, 2025, and the automotive world was both shocked and excited. Shocked because the current iteration, the Potenza RE-71RS, is still dominating as we speak. Excited because what could an even better successor bring to the table; think of the possibilities! Well, TJ and Brent got their hands on a prototype set back in the fall to get their first impressions of this highly anticipated tire and compare it to the stellar Potenza RE-71RS. Don’t miss this first drive on what could be another game-changing Extreme Performance Summer tire! Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3L97hOK Shop featured tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ: https://bit.ly/3MYb169 Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: https://bit.ly/4smq9KC