| Model | Potenza RE980AS | DriveGuard |
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| Brand | Bridgestone | Bridgestone |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 71%  | 65.6% |
| Overall Dry | 90% | 82.2% |
| Corner Stability | 89% | 79.5% |
| Dry Traction | 92% | 86.5% |
| Steering Response | 89% | 81% |
| Overall Wet | 86% | 84% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 86% | 81% |
| Wet Traction | 86% | 84% |
| Snow performance | 62% | 58% |
| Light Snow | 73% | 66% |
| Heavy Snow | 57% | 54% |
| Ice | 55% | 53% |
| Overall Comfort | 82% | 73.5% |
| Ride Comfort | 83% | 79% |
| Overall Noise | 81% | 78% |
| Wear (tread life) | 78% | 59.5% |
| Buy again | No data | 58% |
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