Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 225/50R18
Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 225/50R18 95H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 013856 OLD
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 225/50R18 a Good Tire?
Yes, with caveats — the Bridgestone 225/50R18 is a Fair-rated all-season grand touring tire (172 surveys) suited for mid-size sedans and compact SUVs. Delivers comfortable highway cruising for daily driving, though overall performance falls short of category leaders. Currently priced from $180.27, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 225/50R18 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for luxury coupe, touring sedan, and sporty crossover drivers who prioritize enhanced steering response and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balancing performance handling characteristics with all-season traction capabilities, including light snow performance.
The tire features a high-silica content compound molded into a symmetric tread pattern, with stiffened shoulder blocks backed by a continuous rib for improved steering response and cornering stability. Independent intermediate and center ribs are separated by circumferential grooves to enhance water evacuation and resist hydroplaning, while lateral grooves and sipes provide additional traction elements. Driver feedback indicates solid dry weather handling with adequate wet weather performance, though comfort and treadwear fall into moderate ranges for the category.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability while offering more responsive handling than traditional touring options. Overall, it's a solid choice for luxury vehicles used primarily for daily driving and highway travel in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 225/50R18 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $180.27 | ⭐ Fair (172 reviews) | Luxury sedan and coupe daily driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $153.84 | ⭐ N/A (4 reviews) | Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $170.77 | ⭐ Excellent (705 reviews) | Sports car and coupe owners seeking year-round performance | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $171 | ⭐ Excellent (275 reviews) | Daily highway commuting | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $173.99 | ⭐ Good (969 reviews) | Sports car and performance coupe daily driving | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"We rate this as a solid choice for luxury sedan owners wanting touring comfort with responsive handling for highway commuting. The Fair rating from 172 surveys suggests some durability concerns may arise over time."
