Bridgestone  Potenza RE980AS+

Great tire quality and value. I replaced my entire suspension, and adjusted the alignment before installing these tires, so I can accurately assess these tires. These tires ride comfortably for a 45 series tire, low rolling noise on the highway, great wet road traction, and resistance to hydroplaning (extremely important here in the rainy Pacific Northwest). Although it would be nitpicking, and it would compromise ride comfort a bit, I would like a bit firmer sidewall to reduce slip angle (sidewall flex) during hard cornering through apexes. Otherwise, these are great tires for the street.

I've experienced these tires in all types of weather and they are great. Being Bridgestone RE series tires, it's a given the dry handling would be superb, but they are also very good in the wet. Today I got to experience them in the snow and they are surprisingly good in snow covered and icy road conditions. They're not Blizzaks, but they're quite good. I would definitely recommend these, and in fact, I already have.

BTW... Not sure why it's not listed, but my car is a New Beetle Sport. It's FWD, turbocharged/inter-cooled 150 hp, with traction control and anti-lock brakes. It's the direct predecessor to the Turbo model.

These brand new tires are absolutely amazing! This new plus (+) model offers enhanced ride comfort, improved snow performance and better treadwear than the Potenza RE980AS I previously had. They have significantly improved in the snow handling and traction department as well. Also, they are more comfortble and have better treadwear when compared to the original model.

Amazingly, even though my vehicle is a Cadillac XTS these tires do the job quite well, even minimizing the noise impact on the road. Surprise, surprise. 😉 My previous set of tires were the original Potenza which were alright, and even before that the Goodyear Eagle Touring is what I used and they were absolutely atrocious in all areas!

So overall this tire is a great new edition and I'm hoping more people get to try and actually review them once they get a chance to try them out. I don't think many people will be disappointed with this new fantastic upgrade. 👍

I purchased these tires as I had moved this vehicle from TX to CO and needed tires that can handle snow from time to time. So far these tires have met my expectations. I have to drive up a hill that is over a mile where it struggled a bit with a few inches of snow but it got me to the top. Overall happy with the purchase as it is able to get me to work with the amount of snow I was expecting in the area.

This is a phenomenal tire. My previous BMW had Yokohama UHP tires which were quite stiff but potent but these are stiff in the corners yet provide amazing smoothness and comfort at high speeds while inspiring great confidence.

I do not use dedicated snow tires and have never needed them since the Bridgestone tires are so capable in heavy snow and cold temperatures. Very minimal slippage, understeer in deep and heavy snow and rarely does the car break loose. Thanks to xDrive and these tires, I can navigate the harsh Canadian winter with full confidence.

No reporting on treadwear.

Astounding tire so far.

These tires are pretty good. Steering and on center feel are kind of vague though. They are very stable mid corner once the suspension is set. Very quiet at 70+ on the highway and delivered good fuel economy (28 -30mpg) at 65-75. Dry traction is very good; comparable to the michelins i had before.

Full disclosure, I didnt choose these tires. I got a flat on a business trip and this is the only option the nearest tire store had. But they have worked out well so far.

Overall I like these tires very much. They are replacing a set of Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons. My only disappointment was the wear. They lasted 35,000 miles, the previous Michelins lasted 50,000. They ride quieter than the Michelins, but don't instill the confidence of the Michelins in the wet. Overall, I like them better than the Michelins for road noise and dry traction, which is 80%+ of my driving.

The tires are fair to good. Dry traction , wet traction, and steering responsiveness is good. They also look nice on the car. Tread wear has been acceptable but I have not put many miles on the tires. My main issue is how spongy the tires feel when cornering. It’s not a comforting feeling. I will likely not buy again for that reason.

Would buy again. So far the comfort is fantastic compared to general gmax (which I also liked).

Definitely holding well after 15 k miles on Model 3, slightly harsher, noisier ride that but definitely bearable. Considering being 30 %cheaper or so than Michelin Sport at that time it is worth trying the Potenza

These are a great set of tires for mostly city driving and they handle beautifully in dry and wet conditions. Turning is also smooth and comfortable.

I purchased my Civic Type R with the stock 20' wheels wrapped by some cheap tires from the dealer. They ran for about 13k miles before one of the tires failed. I quickly found myself with an opportunity to downsize.

Purchased Enkei TR6 18x9.5 + 45 as well as these tires with the intent to do some road trips in the next 2 years. I wanted something comfortable as I daily drive my car as well as something with long-lasting tread life. This tire has a TW rating of 500 and it shows.

For context: I drive normally, I've done a 4,500 road trip on these tires through wet and cold weather (no snow/ice). So far 18.5k miles were driven on these tires and at the time of writing this review the tread life is 6-7/32" all around. Once a month I take it up the mountain roads for some spirited driving and these perform relatively well.

I am not considering another A/S tire after the tread goes down. I am looking at either the Michelin PS4 or the Yokohama Advan Apex V601 summer tires for a balance of performance, grip, and tread longevity.

They were on clearance & well worth what I paid. Little soft on sidewalls but was best bang for the buck. Tread wear was great. Wet traction, great. Dry traction, decent for an all season tire.

Overall, an excellent tire. For spring/summer/fall, these Potenzas are quiet, smooth, and a great tire in dry and wet conditions. Previously ran summer-only Michelins (Pilot Sport 4s), which had a slight edge in summer use, but didn't last a fraction as well (expected for a softer, summer only tire.)

These are a fantastic tire for spirited driving, quiet on the road cruising, wet weather, and treadwear. I would purchase again in a second, even for a guy who usually runs Michelins, Bridgestone made me a convert for this specific tire.

I live in the snowbelt, so I swap in snow tires/wheels. Can't comment on their ability in snow. Living in Buffalo doesn't require snow tires, but they're a lot cheaper than my collision and hospital deductibles.