Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
This model is an Ultra-High-Performance All-Season tire designed especially for the owners of sports cars, sporty coupes, and premium sedans who are looking for the best all-season performance in terms of acceleration, handling, braking distance, and stability on the road. The Potenza RE980AS is one of the most recent products introduced by Bridgestone and already keeps up with the competitors in its class.
Above all, it benefits from an advanced all-season compound molded into an asymmetric, noise-optimized tread design built to provide superb dry and wet performance along with quiet comfort. To ensure the best traction in slippery conditions engineers use high sipe density to create the biting edges.
For safety reasons, Potenza RE980AS has interconnected slots and grooves designed to better water evacuation under the footprint. The open shoulder slots are combined with 20% more see-through void compared to its predecessor thus reducing the risk of hydroplaning.
Potenza RE980AS has a strong internal construction which presents three polyester sidewall plies and two polyester plies designed to provide responsive handling and a high level of ride comfort. Twin steel belt construction reinforced by a spirally wound, nylon wrap for high-speed capability.
Best of all, in terms of presence in the US market, this model stays very well. It is available in a wide range of sizes with rim diameters from 16" to 20", backed by a 50,000-mile tread life guarantee.
Features and benefits
Premium quality A/S tire with sporty sidewalls.
3D full-depth sipes interlock ensure tread stability and more vehicle control.
Lateral slots improved rubber-to-road contact and aid in dry braking.
Four linear grooves discharge efficient water for best wet and dry performance.
The innovative center design guarantees precise handling and steering response.
Wide footprint and new groove geometry deliver confident year-round performance, even in light snow.
- Covered by a great manufacturing warranty.
