News - 2025

Tokyo (December 1, 2025) - Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it will launch two new premium passenger car tires, "POTENZA RE-71RZ" and "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005," in February 2026. The "POTENZA RE-71RZ" will be available in 61 sizes and the "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005" in 40 sizes for Japanese domestic market. The "POTENZA RE-71RZ" is engineered for outstanding driving performance, offering precise control even when pushed to the limits - whether on the circuit or to support safety on public roads. Meanwhile, the "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005" achieves an optimal balance of driving performance and fuel efficiency at a high level, providing enjoyable driving for daily use.

For details on available sizes for Japanese market, please refer to the attached materials.

For details on available sizes for Japanese market, please refer to the attached materials.

Key Features of "POTENZA RE-71RZ"
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" inherits the legacy of the "RE-71R" and is developed for drivers who enjoy both daily driving and track performance, pursuing the fastest street radial capabilities.

With the support of Japanese professional drivers Masahiro Sasaki and Yuji Tachikawa for on-vehicle testing, and by applying the expertise from the circuit to the tire development, "POTENZA RE-71RZ" realizes excellent dry grip and responsive handling, allowing drivers to achieve their desired performance in any situation. At the Tsukuba Circuit 2000 (Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan), lap times are reduced by 1.2%^*1 compared with the previous model "POTENZA RE-71RS." In addition to improved wet performance, "POTENZA RE-71RZ" offers enhanced wear resistance during circuit driving, providing sustained high performance.

"POTENZA RE-71RZ" Development Test Driver Comments
Comment from Masahiro Sasaki^*2
"As its strong point, "POTENZA RE-71RZ" achieves a high level of performance in both grip and controllability. It delivers improved dry and wet performance for street use, while also achieving faster lap times and better wear resistance on the circuit. This tire delivers high performance in various situations, making it enjoyable and easy to handle for both everyday driving and circuit use."

Comment from Yuji Tachikawa^*3
"This tire is designed for easy handling, allowing anyone to experience precise control along with excellent grip. The tire is focused on quick warm-up for immediate, high-grip performance as well as reliable wet grip, resulting in a well-balanced tire suitable for various driving conditions."

Key Technologies Featured in "POTENZA RE-71RZ"
For more details, please refer to the attached materials.

1. Compound
Equipped with a new rubber compound utilizing insights and technology cultivated in motorsports and "NanoPro-Tech"^*4 technology for an optimal blend of silica and polymer. This delivers superior grip on both dry and wet surfaces compared to previous model.

2. New Tread Pattern
The newly developed pattern optimizes the road contact area and groove design. Slick shoulders increase block rigidity, while wide, straight grooves on the inner side enhance water drainage, achieving high levels of grip and improved wear resistance on the circuit.

3. New Structure
By leveraging "ULTIMAT EYE"^*5 to refine the tire's structure and profile, the contact area is made more uniform, providing higher grip during cornering.

Key Features of "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005"
The "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005" is targeted not only at sports cars, but also at a broad spectrum of vehicles. Developed for those seeking driving pleasure from daily driving to winding roads and highways, this tire aims to deliver a "pleasant driving experience" through excellent handling stability. It offers stability at higher speed on highways and reliable grip in corners, allowing drivers to have "the joy of driving" in a variety of driving scenarios. Enhanced wet performance ensures safety even on rainy days, achieving grade "A" in all 40 sizes^*6. Furthermore, 19 sizes have achieved grade "A" in rolling resistance performance based on JATMA (The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc.). Alongside improved safety, "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005" also pursues comfort and sustainability through its fuel efficiency, supporting enjoyable and comfortable everyday driving.

Key Technologies Featured in "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005"
For more details, please refer to the attached materials.

1. Compound
Equipped with the new rubber compound with an optimized blend of silica and polymer using "NanoPro-Tech" technology, contributing to improved wet performance and reduced rolling resistance. Newly developed rubber is also applied to the structural components to further enhance fuel efficiency.

2. New Tread Pattern
The newly developed pattern incorporates pulse grooves^*7 technology to enhance water drainage from the road contact surface. The exclusive "POTENZA Adrenalin" pattern retains the "A-shape" motif, inspired by the letter "A," improving handling response.

3. New Structure
Adopted structural shape to deliver both advanced handling and fuel efficiency.

Furthermore, as this product is scheduled to be released in markets outside Japan as well, please also refer to information in each region.

Under the concept of "From Circuit to Street," Bridgestone is committed to contributing to the development of a safe and enjoyable car and motorsports culture through its "Dan-Totsu products"^*8 in the "POTENZA" brand. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of "Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility," described in the "Bridgestone E8 Commitment"^*9, and to deliver "Driving Excitement" in 10 years, 20 years.

1. Measurement results at Tsukuba Circuit Course 2000 in 2023 by our commissioned professional driver. Approximately 0.7 seconds reduction in lap time.
   Tire size: 265/35R18 97W, Test vehicle: Toyota GR86 3BA-ZN8 (2400cc, rear-wheel drive)
2. In addition to achieving outstanding results in races such as the SUPER GT300 class, Super Taikyu, and the Nürburgring 24 Hours, he won the series championship in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 86/BRZ Race in 2016, where top drivers battled intensely. As a Bridgestone development driver, he has been involved in the development of the POTENZA RE-71RZ as well as race tires for the GR86/BRZ Cup.
3. A racing driver with an outstanding record in SUPER GT, considered Japan's top motorsport series. He made a spot entry in the Japan GT Championship, the predecessor of SUPER GT, in 1996, and competed as a regular driver from 1999 to 2023. Throughout his career, he achieved a total of 19 wins and a record 24 pole positions and won GT500 series champion three times. Leveraging his precise analytical skills, he also contributed to the development of the Bridgestone's REGNO GR-XIII.
4. Molecule design technology NanoPro-Tech | Bridgestone
5. https://www.bridgestone.com/technology_innovation/ultimat_eye/
6. Introducing the Labeling System | Environment | Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc.
7. Pulse Groove Technology for Motorcycle Tires | Bridgestone
   By adopting a pulsating pattern and deflectors, this groove design improves drainage performance by equalizing the flow of water, increasing the speed of water flowing through the grooves. It is used in passenger car and motorcycle tires.
8. "Dan-Totsu" refers to Bridgestone's direction to be the clear and absolute leader
9. The Bridgestone Group established its corporate commitment, the "Bridgestone E8 Commitment," to help it realize its vision: "Toward 2050, Bridgestone continues to provide social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company." This commitment will serve as the Group's axis to drive management while earning the trust of future generations. The "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" consists of eight uniquely Bridgestone values starting with the letter "E" (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) that the Group will commit to creating through distinctly Bridgestone purposes and processes, together with employees, society, partners, and customers to help realize a sustainable society.

Attached Materials
Key Technologies Featured in "POTENZA RE-71RZ"

Key Technologies Featured in "POTENZA Adrenalin RE005"

"POTENZA RE-71RZ" SIZE LIST: 61 sizes for Japanese market

"POTENZA Adrenalin RE005" SIZE LIST: 40 sizes for Japanese market