Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18
Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18 94V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 000894 OLD
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18 a Good Tire?
Yes, with caveats — the Bridgestone 235/45R18 is a Fair-rated all-season grand touring tire (172 surveys) suited for crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Designed for balanced year-round comfort, though consumer feedback suggests performance falls short of category leaders.
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The Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for luxury coupe, touring sedan, and sporty crossover drivers who prioritize enhanced steering response and versatile traction in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balancing touring tire fundamentals with performance-oriented handling characteristics through high-silica content and optimized contact pressure distribution.
The tire features a symmetric tread design with stiffened shoulder blocks backed by a continuous rib for improved steering response and cornering capability. 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 traction, though comfort and treadwear fall into moderate territory for this 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 mixed weather conditions.
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These tires share the same size (235/45R18) and are sorted by expert rating for easier comparison.
| Tire | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | ⭐ Fair (172 reviews) | Daily commuting in luxury sedans and coupes | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | ⭐ Excellent (907 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in mixed weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | ⭐ Excellent (966 reviews) | Daily commuting in variable weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | ⭐ Excellent (436 reviews) | Winter driving in snow and ice conditions | ❄️ Winter |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | ⭐ Excellent (498 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"We consider this a solid choice for luxury sedan drivers who want touring comfort with better handling than basic all-seasons. Tread life may disappoint given the price point."
