The Potenza Sport AS is Bridgestone's Ultra High Performance All-Season tire engineered for drivers of sportscars, coupes and performance sedans looking for high-speed potential and predictable handling in dry and wet conditions combined with confident performance throughout the year, even in light snow.
Bridgestone's Potenza Sport AS molds a new all-season compound into an asymmetric tread pattern for improved performance in a myriad of weather conditions while still aiming to improve on the ride quality drivers expect. The solid circumferential rib design enhances handling through continuous contact with the road surface, while reducing distracting pattern noise for smooth, quiet rides in sunny weather. In wet conditions, the Potenza Sport AS was designed with channels aligned to the shoulder blocks to provide efficient water evacuation from the contact patch to maintain control and resist hydroplaning. The Full-Depth 3-D Sipes molded into each tread block significantly enhance block rigidity over traditional sipes for optimal handling while still providing the grip and biting edges necessary for navigation in wet and light snow conditions.
Internally, the Potenza Sport AS is constructed of dual polyester body plies extended into a high turn-up sidewall for additional strength to balance handling response and ride comfort. Twin steel belts are reinforced by a spirally wound, nylon wrap for high-speed capability.
Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are the best of the best when it comes to maximizing warm-weather traction while maintaining four-season usability. In this test, we compare 9 tires from this category to see what stands out and what leaves more to be desired.
(42)Tire Category: Ultra High Performance All-Season
| Best in Category |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS
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| 97% |
| 278K |
| 8.4 - Good |
| 9.0 - Excellent |
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| 9.4 - Excellent |
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| 7.2 - Good |
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| 8.6 - Excellent |
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| 8.9 - Excellent |
Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are the best of the best when it comes to maximizing warm-weather traction while maintaining four-season usability. In this test, we compare 9 tires from this category to see what stands out and what leaves more to be desired.
The Potenza Sport AS is Bridgestone’s Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, engineered for drivers of sportscars, coupes and performance sedans looking for high-speed potential and dependable handling in all conditions, even in light snow.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS is their newest offering in the Potenza all-season line, is it a worthy successor to the Potenza RE980AS+?
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