Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

---

In this highly anticipated comparison, Brent and TJ officially run the all-new Potenza RE-71RZ against its predecessor, the lauded RE-71RS, in a full test. They didn’t stop there, though; they included a second size of each tire and a second test vehicle. So, it’s tire vs tire, on both our M2 and a race-ready BRZ!

0:00 Intro
2:07 Road Rides
2:47 Wet Track
4:12 Dry Track
5:43 Conclusion

Learn more about the tire featured in this test:

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ: bit.ly/4993nhz
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: bit.ly/3PahbSk

View the full 2026 test report: bit.ly/4nGwiiX

Want to stay in the know about all things Tire Rack? Follow us on our social channels!

Instagram: / tirerack
Facebook: / tirerack