83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
710 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S vs Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
85/100
556 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S — better comfort, handling and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS if wet and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 89% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 40 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 23 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 56 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 63 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 78 |
| Dry | 90 | 91 |
| Wet | 84 | 91 |
| Snow | 69 | 63 |
| Comfort | 87 | 49 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 86 |
| Handling | 90 | 70 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #4/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | -1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 94% #5/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -4.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 33% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | -19 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #6/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 90% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | +5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 98% #4/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 65% #7/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +33 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #7/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -9.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | -1.3 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich G-Force COMP-2 A/S is widely regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often outperforming more expensive OEM options. While users frequently praise its aggressive handling and confidence-inspiring grip, a significant portion of the feedback highlights concerns regarding road noise and shorter-than-expected tread life.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction that inspires driver confidence.
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors.
- Responsive steering and stable cornering capabilities.
- Aggressive, sporty aesthetic that many owners appreciate.
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, often described as a 'hum' or 'growl' that increases with wear.
- Tread life often falls short of expectations, with many users reporting premature wear.
- Tendency to develop vibrations or balance issues over time.
- Limited performance in deep snow or icy conditions despite being marketed as all-season.
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those with high-horsepower RWD platforms (e.g., Dodge Charger, Mustang) report excellent grip but note faster rear tire wear.
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to these standard tires consistently report a significant improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter cars (e.g., Miata, Civic) appreciate the handling improvements but sometimes find the tire's sidewall stiffness to be a trade-off for ride harshness.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (and its 'PLUS' iteration) is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance all-season tire that excels in dry and wet road handling. While many users praise its quiet ride, responsiveness, and superior wet-weather traction compared to OEM tires, some enthusiasts find the sidewall stiffness lacking for aggressive track use, and a subset of users reports disappointing tread life.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road grip
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Responsive steering and handling for daily spirited driving
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Soft sidewalls perceived as 'sloppy' by some performance-oriented drivers
- Cold-weather flat-spotting that requires a few miles to round out
- Mediocre performance in deep snow or ice despite all-season classification
Observations
- Users with performance sedans and coupes (e.g., BMW, Audi, Mustang) generally appreciate the balance of comfort and grip, though some note it lacks the precision of dedicated summer tires.
- Tesla and EV owners report a noticeable reduction in range (approx. 5%) and a firmer ride, though many find the trade-off for improved handling and lower noise compared to OEM tires acceptable.
- Drivers of heavier or high-torque vehicles occasionally report faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on staggered setups where rotation is not possible.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 AA A | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
BFGoodrich
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S — better comfort, handling and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS if wet and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 87 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 90 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 91 vs 84 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 69 vs 63 on snow.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.