Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17 94W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 012755
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17 is a summer performance tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its asymmetric tread pattern and silica-enhanced compound optimized for warm weather. Ride comfort is firm but controlled, prioritizing handling precision over ride smoothness, with moderate road noise at highway speeds. Tread life is average for its performance category without a mileage warranty. Rated 3.5/5 by TirePath, it excels in warm climates but lacks winter capability and may feel harsh on rough pavement compared to touring tires. Currently priced from $165.08, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17 is a summer tire, designed for sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize responsive handling and dry road performance in warm weather conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on maximizing grip and steering precision during spirited driving while maintaining reasonable comfort for daily use.
This tire features Bridgestone's advanced summer compound technology that remains flexible in warm temperatures to enhance traction on both dry and wet pavement. The asymmetric tread pattern incorporates larger shoulder blocks for cornering stability and circumferential grooves for water evacuation. As a summer-focused design, it's engineered to deliver sharp steering response and shorter braking distances when temperatures stay above 45°F. Without available driver evaluations, its real-world performance characteristics in daily driving situations remain to be established through user experience.
Compared to all-season tires, it emphasizes maximum warm-weather traction and handling precision over year-round versatility. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance-oriented vehicles used primarily for enthusiastic driving and daily commuting in regions with mild winters.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/55R17 ☀️ Summer performance | $165.08 | ⭐ N/A | Performance sedan and coupe daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $92.46 | ⭐ N/A (20 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in variable weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season | $125.99 | ⭐ Good (322 reviews) | Sports coupe daily driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $128.4 | ⭐ Good (530 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $131.97 | ⭐ Good (9 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in sedans and crossovers | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"In our experience, this summer tire delivers solid performance for daily driving and highway commuting with good handling on winding roads. The lack of all-season capability means you'll need winter tires in colder climates."
