Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 54% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 72 · 82 reviews analysed Road tests 62 · 2 tests
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for snow (88) and weakest for wet (53). 82 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100.
- Strength: Snow 88 — 1st of 9 (2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Dry 54 — 8th of 9 (2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Wet 53 — 9th of 9 (2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
72/100From 82 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
62/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 82 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS is generally well-received as a capable ultra-high-performance all-season tire that delivers exceptional steering response, impressive dry and wet grip, and sporty handling. While many drivers praise their stability, communication, and composure in inclement weather like heavy rain and light snow, some users note drawbacks including increased road noise, a firmer ride, and a noticeable drop in fuel economy.
Pros
- Exceptional steering response, precision, and talkative feedback
- Strong grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions
- Sporty handling characteristics that rival summer tires
- Good snow and winter weather performance for an all-season tire
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise and cabin vibration, especially on rough pavement
- Reduced fuel economy due to higher rolling resistance
- Firmer, harsher low-speed ride quality
- Reports of rapid tread wear and short lifespan from some aggressive drivers
Worth knowing
- Drivers of sports cars like the Toyota GR86 and VW GTI reported significantly better steering response and grip compared to OE tires.
- Owners of sedans and crossovers noted a stiffer low-speed ride quality, though handling smoothed out at highway speeds.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 2nd of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season tire Test · 235/40R19
4th of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 4 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 4 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 3rd of 4 | |
| Dry Circle | 4th of 4 |
Source: Tire Rack
Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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