| Model | Potenza RE970AS Pole Position | Potenza RE980AS |
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| Brand | Bridgestone | Bridgestone |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 66% | 71%  |
| Overall Dry | 89% | 90% |
| Corner Stability | 88% | 89% |
| Dry Traction | 90% | 92% |
| Steering Response | 88% | 89% |
| Overall Wet | 86% | 86% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 85% | 86% |
| Wet Traction | 87% | 86% |
| Snow performance | 50% | 62% |
| Light Snow | 58% | 73% |
| Heavy Snow | 45% | 57% |
| Ice | 45% | 55% |
| Overall Comfort | 78% | 82% |
| Ride Comfort | 79% | 83% |
| Overall Noise | 76% | 81% |
| Wear (tread life) | 78% | 78% |
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