Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18

Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18 XL 100W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 011900

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $221.99πŸ“ 245/45R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Bridgestone 245/45R18 is a Good-rated all-season ultra-high-performance tire (71 surveys) suited for mid-size SUVs and crossovers. Strong dry handling with W-speed rating capability, though tread life may be shorter than standard all-season tires. Currently priced from $221.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18 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 design and specialized compound focus on maintaining grip across varying weather conditions while delivering the responsive feel performance drivers expect.

The tire features a solid circumferential rib design that maintains continuous road contact for enhanced handling precision, while full-depth 3-D sipes molded into each tread block improve traction in light snow conditions. Shoulder block channels are strategically aligned to evacuate water efficiently from the contact patch, helping resist hydroplaning in wet conditions. Driver feedback points to strong performance in both wet and dry conditions, with handling precision and comfort both receiving positive marks in real-world use.

Compared to dedicated summer performance tires, it adds light snow capability and year-round usability while maintaining strong dry handling characteristics. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used for spirited daily driving in climates with varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
$221.99⭐ Good (71 reviews)Performance sedan daily driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$116.17⭐ Good (63 reviews)Daily commuting and city driving🌀️ All Season
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season
$143.28⭐ Good (8 reviews)Daily driving in performance sedans and sports cars🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$203.7⭐ Good (104 reviews)Daily highway commuting in mixed weather🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$210.04⭐ N/APerformance cars requiring dedicated winter tires❄️ Winter
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS 245/45R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$221.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (71 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Advanta ER-800 245/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$116.17
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (63 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and city driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Eagle RS-A 245/45R18
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season
Price
$143.28
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (8 reviews)
Best For
Daily driving in performance sedans and sports cars
Season
🌀️ All Season
Kumho Solus TA51a 245/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$203.7
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (104 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in mixed weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ 245/45R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$210.04
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Performance cars requiring dedicated winter tires
Season
❄️ Winter

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Key Features

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Asymmetric Tread Design
Specialized tread pattern optimizes performance across different weather conditions while maintaining handling precision.
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Solid Circumferential Ribs
Continuous rib design enhances steering response and reduces pattern noise through consistent road contact.
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Water Evacuation Channels
Shoulder block channels aligned for efficient water removal to help maintain wet traction and resist hydroplaning.
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Full-Depth 3-D Sipes
Three-dimensional sipes molded throughout each tread block enhance light snow traction and maintain performance as the tire wears.
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High-Speed Capability
Engineered compound and construction designed to handle the demands of performance vehicles at highway speeds.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Performance sedan daily drivingβœ“ Sporty coupe year-round useβœ“ Highway commuting with spirited weekend drivesβœ“ Regions with light winter weather but no heavy snow
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Specifications

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Size
245/45R18
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Load Index
100
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Our verdict: This ultra high performance tire delivers excellent grip and responsiveness for spirited driving enthusiasts. The $222 price point puts it at the premium end of the all-season category."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings71 reviews
CategoryUltra High Performance All-Season

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