70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE030 vs Yokohama AVS Sport — Compared (May 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVS Sport — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE030 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
AVS Sport leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE030 | AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVS Sport leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE030 | AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVS Sport leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE030 | AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 82 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE030 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE030 | AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVS Sport leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE030 | AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE030 | Yokohama AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 84 |
| Dry | 81 | 93 |
| Wet | 58 | 80 |
| Comfort | 53 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 82 |
| Handling | 59 | 90 |
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70
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Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE030 is widely regarded as a durable, long-lasting factory-fitted tire that excels in dry conditions but suffers from significant shortcomings in comfort and wet-weather performance. While owners appreciate the impressive tread life, the consensus points to excessive road noise and a lack of confidence-inspiring grip during rain as primary reasons for replacement.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Reliable and consistent dry road grip
- Strong, stiff sidewall construction
- Good steering feedback in dry conditions
Cons
- High levels of cabin road noise
- Poor traction and handling in wet conditions
- Tendency toward understeer
- Harsh ride quality that can cause driver fatigue
Observations
- Users on compact vehicles like the Honda Jazz reported high mileage reaching 35,000-40,000 miles before reaching the 3mm wear mark.
- Drivers of heavier or more performance-oriented vehicles like the Lexus IS220d noted specific wear patterns, such as outer edge tearing and shoulder rounding on front tires.
The Yokohama AVS Sport is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its exceptional dry and wet grip, often cited as a benchmark performance tire of its era. While users frequently lament its discontinuation, the consensus highlights a strong balance of handling precision and surprising longevity, despite some reports of increased road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet weather traction
- High level of handling precision and cornering confidence
- Impressive tread life relative to its performance category
- Strong value proposition for the level of performance provided
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly during the first half of the tread life
- Limited availability due to the tire being out of production
- Performance degradation noted when tread depth reaches the final 2mm
Observations
- Drivers of heavy, high-horsepower vehicles reported that the tire maintains structural integrity and grip well under load.
- Lightweight, balanced vehicles (approx. 1250kg) experienced significantly higher-than-expected mileage, exceeding 19,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE030 | B · Yokohama AVS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVS Sport — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE030 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama AVS Sport scores 90 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVS Sport scores 82 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVS Sport scores 80 vs 58 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama AVS Sport scores 93 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE030
Tire B · Yokohama AVS Sport
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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.