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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS

Ultra High Performance All Season

Replaces the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS introduces significant advancements in ultra-high performance all-season tires. It features Bridgestone's proprietary ENLITEN and PeakLife technologies, aimed at optimizing all-season performance and extending wear life. Initially available in 48 sizes with an expansion to 76 sizes planned for 2024, the tire offers improved steering precision, better wet and dry grip, and robust winter performance compared to its predecessor, the 980AS+.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P4 of 4 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Comfort Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 38,800miles driven
  • 2professional tests
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 9 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS

6.6/10

Better than 28% of UHP all-season tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 28 UHP all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2026 28% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 28% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other UHP all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 22% 38% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 19% 29% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 86% 27% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 54% 6% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 44% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 40% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 88% of the test figure. The other 12% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test Tire Rack · 235/40R19 P4 / 4
  2. 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test Tire Rack · 225/45 R18 P8 / 9
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS averages a finish of 6th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
6th Average
4th Best
8th Worst
The latest test

Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test P4 of 4

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS was a solid but unremarkable fourth in this test. It is a consistent, fine all-rounder rather than a category standout, held back by limited outright grip and a firmer ride rather than by any single failing. A reasonable choice, but outclassed by the premium tires it was tested against here.

Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Dry Circle, Subj. Road Score, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season

YearTestResultAward
2026Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test Tire Rack · 235/40R19P4 / 4
2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire TestTire Rack · 225/45 R18P8 / 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS stops 9.2% longer than premium rivals and 6.5% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 22/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS stops 4.9% longer than premium rivals and 3.6% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 19/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS stops 7.3% shorter than premium rivals and 19% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 86/100.
What does the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS replace?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS is the successor to the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus in Bridgestone's range.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS averages 79%. Owners rate Road Feedback highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Dry Grip 78%
  • Wet Grip 77%

All 3 Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
80%
Steven
Mid-Life

They are decent tire, not top of class from what I can tell. I do like that they are fairly comfortable on the road as far as noise and harshness. The weight and power of the MachE GT can overpower them pretty easy if really giving it the beans. They give me confidence in the rain and haven't had any issues there.

Good wear too, making sure I rotate at 10k miles.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 0
  1. Initial Impressions73% 600 miles
    Had the tires installed for about 500 miles, mostly commuting miles with some fun backroads in between. Grip level in the dry is solid, it's not a summer tire so temper expectations but for an all-season they are good. No issues in the wet either but haven't had much experience in the rain yet. Noise is good, but there's no foam or anything so it's likely higher than a deliberately quiet tire, but I have no issues with the noise generated.
72%
Member
Initial Impressions

A very satisfying tire in most regards, though comfort is mediocre.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 4
92%
Member
I really am enjoying these tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 834

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