Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18 XL 97Y Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 011902
💡 Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18 is an all-season ultra high performance tire designed for performance sedans and sports cars. It delivers strong dry handling and good wet grip thanks to its advanced silica compound and asymmetric tread design optimized for sporty driving. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing performance feedback over luxury refinement. Tread life is average for its high-performance category without a mileage warranty. Rated Good by TireRack based on 71 consumer surveys, it offers year-round versatility but cannot match dedicated summer tires for maximum dry performance. Currently priced from $239.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
Check availability & current price →About This Tire
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18 is an ultra high performance all-season tire, designed for sports car, coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize high-speed handling and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread pattern and specialized compound focus on maintaining grip across varying weather conditions while delivering the responsive handling expected from a performance-oriented tire.
The tire features a solid circumferential rib design for continuous road contact and reduced pattern noise, combined with shoulder-aligned channels for efficient water evacuation to resist hydroplaning. Full-depth 3D sipes are molded into each tread block to enhance traction in light snow conditions, while the asymmetric design optimizes different sections of the tread for specific performance aspects. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry handling capabilities, with solid comfort levels and reliable treadwear performance standing out in daily use.
Compared to summer-only performance tires, it adds year-round capability including light snow traction while maintaining the responsive handling characteristics performance drivers expect. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited daily driving and highway use in varying weather conditions.
📊 Compare 245/40R18 Tires
★ Currently viewing: Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18
These tires share the same size (245/40R18) and are sorted by price for easier comparison.
| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/40R18 🏁 Ultra high performance | $239.99 | ⭐ Good (71 reviews) | Performance sedan daily commuting | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $178.88 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $191.69 | ⭐ Excellent (22 reviews) | Daily commuting in four-season climates | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $201.15 | ⭐ N/A | Performance cars driven in snowy climates | ❄️ Winter |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $205.88 | ⭐ Excellent (295 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
★ Currently viewing this tire. Sorted by price (low to high).
Key Features
🎯 Best For
Specifications
TirePath Editorial Review
"A dependable choice when you want performance handling without being limited to summer-only driving. You'll sacrifice some ultimate dry grip compared to dedicated summer tires."
