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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS Test Results

2026 1 publication

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS averages a finish of 6th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 6%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS

2 tests in 2026

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

Record by discipline

Where the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P6 of 6.5 6% -
Dry Handling 2 P6 of 6.5 6% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Dry Circle 1 P3 of 4 33% -
Subj. Road Score 1 P3 of 4 33% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P6 of 6.5 6% -
Wet Handling 2 P6.5 of 6.5 0% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P2 of 9 88% -
Snow Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P3 of 6.5 44% -
Subj. Noise 2 P2.5 of 6.5 60% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ Predecessor 1 0 3rd 33%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS This tire 2 0 6th 6%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated August 9, 2026.

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS shows a highly uneven profile across its two Tire Rack UHP all-season tests. Its standout capability is winter performance, where it achieved class-leading snow handling and ice braking plus near-best snow braking in the 2024 test, suggesting strong cold-weather traction for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire.

However, its overall test record is weakened by consistently poor wet and dry objective performance, finishing 4th of 4 in 2026 and 8th of 9 in 2024. Across both tests it was near the bottom for dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and wet handling, with wet braking more than 12% off the best in both tests. Comfort and noise results are mixed: strong in 2024 but poor-to-midpack in 2026, including article feedback describing it as firm and choppy.

Performance Strengths

  • Winter traction Strong
    Details
    • 1st place snow handling in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test
    • 1st place ice braking in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test
    • 2nd place snow braking in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, only 0.7% from best
  • Ride comfort and noise in 2024 test Moderate
    Details
    • 2nd place subjective comfort in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 3.2% from best
    • 2nd place subjective noise in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 9.1% from best
  • Dry lateral grip Minor
    Details
    • 1st place dry circle in the 2026 Tire Rack test with 0.87 g

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet weather performance Strong
    Details
    • 4th of 4 wet braking in the 2026 Tire Rack test, 12.9% from best
    • 4th of 4 wet handling in the 2026 Tire Rack test, 4.5% slower than best
    • 8th of 9 wet braking in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 12.4% from best
    • 9th of 9 wet handling in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 5.7% slower than best
  • Dry braking and handling Strong
    Details
    • 4th of 4 dry braking in the 2026 Tire Rack test, 5.6% from best
    • 4th of 4 dry handling in the 2026 Tire Rack test, 2.1% slower than best
    • 8th of 9 dry braking in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 7.1% from best
    • 8th of 9 dry handling in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 2.1% slower than best
  • Subjective handling feel Strong
    Details
    • 8th of 9 subjective dry handling in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 18.8% from best
    • 8th of 9 subjective wet handling in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test, 15.6% from best
    • 2026 article noted the Bridgestone trailed on both braking and pace and lapped slowest of the four
  • Ride comfort consistency Moderate
    Details
    • 4th of 4 subjective comfort in the 2026 Tire Rack test, 12.9% from best
    • 2026 article described the tire as firm and choppy over rougher surfaces
    • Comfort was much better in 2024 at 2nd of 9, showing inconsistency rather than a stable strength
  • Dry braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P4 of 4 Beat 0% of the field

Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test

Tire Rack 235/40R19

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.

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingDry CircleSubj. Road ScoreWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 All Season

1 test
P8 of 9 Beat 13% of the field

2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test

Tire Rack 225/45 R18

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS delivered a pleasant on-road experience with taut ride quality and some mild post-impact jiggle that was never disruptive. Its sound management was quite good and well-blended. The steering was responsive and pointy at lower speeds but felt somewhat lifeless as speed increased, lacking the natural heft typical of performance tires. On the wet track, the tire struggled with a lack of traction, creating a delay between steering input and action which led to a loose experience. The dry track performance was similar, with steering that felt slower and less precise, requiring a more deliberate driving approach. Conversely, in the snow, the tire was refreshingly adept, with noticeably improved steering response, useable lateral grip, and precise directional changes, making it predictable and forgiving at the limit.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow HandlingIce BrakingSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerPirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

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