| Model | Potenza RE980AS | Energy MXV4 S8 |
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| Brand | Bridgestone | Michelin |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 71%  | 42% |
| Overall Dry | 90% | 74% |
| Corner Stability | 89% | 71% |
| Dry Traction | 92% | 78% |
| Steering Response | 89% | 73% |
| Overall Wet | 86% | 66% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 86% | 66% |
| Wet Traction | 86% | 66% |
| Snow performance | 62% | 46% |
| Light Snow | 73% | 53% |
| Heavy Snow | 57% | 42% |
| Ice | 55% | 43% |
| Overall Comfort | 82% | 76% |
| Ride Comfort | 83% | 78% |
| Overall Noise | 81% | 73% |
| Wear (tread life) | 78% | 66% |
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