Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18

Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18 XL 95V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 008863

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $266.01πŸ“ 225/45R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18 a Good Tire?

The Bridgestone 225/45R18 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact SUVs. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though tread life may lag behind premium touring competitors. Currently priced from $266.01, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for sophisticated coupe and luxury performance sedan drivers who prioritize refined handling and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on delivering competent dry and wet traction while maintaining H-speed rated durability and light snow capability.

This tire features construction optimized for grand touring applications, with a tread pattern engineered to balance performance characteristics across varying weather conditions. The compound formulation supports the M+S rating, indicating tested capability in mud and snow conditions, while the overall design maintains the sophisticated appearance expected on luxury vehicles. With 10 driver evaluations providing real-world feedback, the tire demonstrates practical performance for daily driving scenarios.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability across all seasons. Overall, it's a solid choice for luxury sedans and sophisticated coupes used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$266.01⭐ N/A (10 reviews)Daily commuting in luxury sedans and performance coupes🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$124.76⭐ Good (11 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varied weather🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$172.16⭐ Good (451 reviews)Winter commuting in snow-prone regions❄️ Winter
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$184.44⭐ Good (370 reviews)Luxury sedan daily commuting🌀️ All Season
🌀️ All-season versatility
$199.03⭐ N/APerformance car daily driving🌀️ All Season
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Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02 225/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$266.01
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (10 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in luxury sedans and performance coupes
Season
🌀️ All Season
Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 225/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$124.76
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (11 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in varied weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Firestone Winterforce 2 225/45R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$172.16
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (451 reviews)
Best For
Winter commuting in snow-prone regions
Season
❄️ Winter
Continental ProContact TX 225/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$184.44
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (370 reviews)
Best For
Luxury sedan daily commuting
Season
🌀️ All Season
Toyo Proxes Sport A/S+ 225/45R18
🌀️ All-season versatility
Price
$199.03
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Performance car daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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All-Season Versatility
M+S rated construction provides traction in dry, wet, and light snow conditions for year-round driving confidence.
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H-Speed Rating
Engineered to handle sustained speeds up to 130 mph with durability suitable for performance sedan applications.
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Grand Touring Design
Optimized tread pattern balances competent handling with the refined ride quality expected in luxury vehicle applications.
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OE Replacement
Designed as a direct replacement for original equipment tires on sophisticated coupes and luxury performance sedans.
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Proven Performance
Backed by real-world driver evaluations demonstrating practical everyday driving capabilities.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting in luxury sedans and performance coupesβœ“ Highway driving with occasional light snow exposureβœ“ Drivers seeking OE replacement tires with refined handlingβœ“ Year-round driving in varied weather conditions
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Specifications

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Size
225/45R18
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Load Index
95
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Speed Rating
V
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TirePath Editorial Review

3.5
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"A strong contender for luxury sedan owners seeking refined handling and year-round versatility at a premium price point. Expect solid performance but limited user feedback makes long-term reliability harder to assess."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Survey Ratings10 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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