Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17 XL 91W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 011922
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17 is a summer ultra high performance all-season tire designed for compact sports sedans and performance-oriented hatchbacks. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its asymmetric tread design and high-silica compound optimized for sporty driving. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing handling precision over plush comfort. 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 driving but lacks winter traction capabilities for year-round use in cold climates. Currently priced from $195.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17 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 traction balance across wet, dry, and light snow conditions while controlling road noise.
The tire features a solid circumferential rib design that maintains continuous road contact for enhanced handling precision, combined with shoulder-aligned water evacuation channels to resist hydroplaning in wet weather. Full-depth 3-D sipes are molded into each tread block to improve grip and block stability across varying conditions. Driver feedback points to strong performance in both wet and dry conditions, with good comfort levels and excellent treadwear characteristics for this performance category.
Compared to summer-only performance tires, it adds light snow capability and year-round usability while maintaining sport-oriented handling characteristics. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited daily driving in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 215/45R17 🏁 Ultra high performance | $195.99 | ⭐ Good (70 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $129 | ⭐ Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in premium sedans | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $134.13 | ⭐ Good (124 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $150 | ⭐ Excellent (106 reviews) | Year-round daily commuting in variable climates | 🌤️ All Season |
☀️ Summer performance | $153.75 | ⭐ N/A | Sports car daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Our verdict: This ultra high performance tire delivers excellent sport handling and all-season versatility for performance-focused drivers. The premium price point may deter budget-conscious consumers seeking basic transportation needs."
