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Testing Bridgestone's Potenza RE970AS Pole Position Ultra High Performance A/S Tire (02:52)

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After a successful run as a top-selling Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, Bridgestone replaced the Potenza RE960AS Pole Position with the new Potenza RE970AS Pole Position. While only a few numbers in the name have changed, there is plenty of advanced technology packed into this tire.

Watch as we test it against three top tires in the category.

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Tires Tested

Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

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