Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17 XL 93W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 011917
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17 is a summer ultra high performance tire designed for compact and mid-size sedans. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its advanced silica compound and asymmetric tread design optimized for sporty driving. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing handling precision over luxury refinement. Tread life is adequate for its performance category but falls short of touring tire longevity. Rated Good by TireRack based on 70 consumer surveys, it excels in warm weather performance but lacks winter capability and may wear faster than all-season alternatives. Currently priced from $206.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17 is an ultra high performance all-season tire designed for drivers of sportscars, coupes, and performance sedans who prioritize high-speed handling and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread pattern and specialized all-season compound focus on maintaining grip across varied weather conditions while delivering the responsive handling that performance vehicle owners expect.
The tire features a solid circumferential rib design that maintains continuous road contact for enhanced handling precision, while strategically placed channels aligned to the shoulder blocks efficiently evacuate water to resist hydroplaning. Full-depth 3D sipes are molded into each tread block to enhance traction in light snow conditions, extending the tire's usability beyond traditional summer performance limits. Driver feedback points to excellent dry and wet grip with good comfort levels, making it well-suited for spirited driving in various conditions.
Compared to dedicated summer performance tires, it adds light snow capability and year-round usability while maintaining strong dry and wet performance. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used for enthusiastic daily driving in climates with occasional winter weather.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 205/50R17 🏁 Ultra high performance | $206.99 | ⭐ Good (70 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $88.74 | ⭐ Excellent (144 reviews) | Year-round daily commuting in variable weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $117.94 | ⭐ Good (65 reviews) | Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $127 | ⭐ Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in premium sedans and coupes | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $133 | ⭐ Excellent (275 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in family sedans | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Well-suited for enthusiast drivers seeking year-round performance with strong dry grip and responsive handling. Tread life may be shorter than typical all-season tires due to the performance-oriented compound."
