Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16 91W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 012752
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16 is a summer performance tire designed for mid-size family sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers strong dry handling and responsive wet traction thanks to its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is moderate with acceptable road noise, though it prioritizes performance feedback over luxury-car quietness. Tread life is average for its performance category, without a specific mileage warranty. Rated 3.5/5 by TirePath editors, it offers solid warm-weather performance but is not winter-rated and may wear faster than standard all-season alternatives. Currently priced from $153.87, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16 is a summer tire, designed for compact and mid-size vehicle drivers who prioritize responsive handling and warm-weather traction in spirited driving. Its tread design and compound focus on maximizing grip in dry conditions while maintaining wet weather capability during summer months.
The Potenza RE980AS+ features Bridgestone's advanced silica-enhanced compound and asymmetric tread pattern engineered for performance driving. The tire incorporates circumferential grooves for water evacuation and solid shoulder blocks for cornering stability. As part of Bridgestone's Potenza performance lineup, it balances street-focused handling with everyday usability for drivers seeking more engagement than standard touring tires provide.
Compared to all-season tires, it emphasizes maximum warm-weather performance and handling precision over year-round versatility. Overall, it's a solid choice for sedans and coupes used primarily for enthusiastic driving in dry and wet summer conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 205/55R16 ☀️ Summer performance | $153.87 | ⭐ N/A | Sport sedan and coupe owners seeking enhanced handling | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $85.61 | ⭐ Good (62 reviews) | Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $103.52 | ⭐ Good (154 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $104.1 | ⭐ Good (65 reviews) | Daily commuting in family sedans and coupes | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $117 | ⭐ Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in premium sedans | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"For drivers who need enhanced handling and performance-oriented daily driving, this tire delivers responsive steering and improved grip over standard all-seasons. The summer-only compound means reduced traction in cold weather conditions."
