Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of “TJ Talking,” our Tire Information and Testing Manager, TJ Campbell, speaks with Will Robbins, from Bridgestone North America, about the much-anticipated Potenza RE-71RS. The pair discuss the focused technology that went into the RE-71RS, its journey from the Japanese to US market, and how it compares to its predecessor, the RE-71R.
Check out the RE-71RS: bit.ly/3QvzdKz
In this episode of “TJ Talking,” our Tire Information and Testing Manager, TJ Campbell, speaks with Will Robbins, from Bridgestone North America, about the much-anticipated Potenza RE-71RS. The pair discuss the focused technology that went into the RE-71RS, its journey from the Japanese to US market, and how it compares to its predecessor, the RE-71R.
Check out the RE-71RS: bit.ly/3QvzdKz
![What’s the Best Touring Tire for Premium CUVs? – 2024 Test 2 With Winter Update
We’ve tested Touring All-Season tires before, but never like this! Eight Touring tires, the best of the best, both 3PMSF branded [all-weather] and traditional all-season options, take to the street and the track to see how they stack up. Using our new Alfa Romeo Stelvio to represent the popular CUV segment, TJ and Brent put these eight contenders through the paces on the road, on the track, and in the winter elements!
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Road Rides - Ride, Noise, Steering
08:42 Dry Track Graph
09:22 Emergency Lane Change
10:19 Wet Track
16:02 Road & Track Conclusion
17:13 Winter Testing Intro
18:00 Ice Testing
18:26 Snow Testing
20:38 Winter Conclusion
Learn more:
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra: https://bit.ly/3XMof9i
Continental CrossContact LX25: https://bit.ly/4cG3W1A
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax: https://bit.ly/3RTlqQh
Michelin CrossClimate 2: https://bit.ly/4cIdlpj
Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3: https://bit.ly/4eLtk84
Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive: https://bit.ly/4brQX2r
Yokohama Geolander CV G058: https://bit.ly/4cvvw28
Yokohama Geolander CV 4S: https://bit.ly/45Nlrea
View the full 2024 test report with winter updates!: https://bit.ly/428IDnb
At 16:40, the Top Tires on The Track graphs smaller heading should read: Subjective Averages Based on Braking Behavior, Steering Characteristics, Cornering Traction, and Handling & Balance, instead of Averages Braking, Skidpad & Lap Times Out of 10. What’s the Best Touring Tire for Premium CUVs? – 2024 Test 2 With Winter Update](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B_-g6mA4WmQ/mqdefault.jpg)









