Bridgestone Rolls Out New Potenza UHP Tire

The new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ ultra-high performance tire has been engineered for grassroots racing applications.

The tire will come in 45 sizes when it goes on sale in North America starting on Dec. 31, 2025.

Features of the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ include Bridgestone's ENLITEN technology "to help deliver long-lasting performannce while promoting a focus on enhanced sustainability," according to Bridgestone Americas Inc. officials.

Other features include a redesigned tread pattern "with the main groove on the inside edge," designed to "suppress uneven wear," as well as new performance compounds incorporating Bridgestone's NanoPro-Tech technology "to enhance performance at the molecular level;" the company's ULTIMAT EYE, "a unique digital modeling tool to refine the tire’s structure and profile;" and more.

"Since its introduction in 1979, the Potenza brand has been recognized by high performance vehicles worldwide and has achieved success in motorsports as Bridgestone’s sports tire brand.

"The Potenza RE-71RZ tire builds on the legacy of the RE-71R and RE-71RS tires and is developed for drivers who enjoy both daily driving, track performance and competing in grassroots motorsports."