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.
All Season Ultra High Performance tires
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 95 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 85 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 95 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 85 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 75 |
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 94 |
| Dry | 85 | 97 |
| Wet | 85 | 94 |
| Comfort | 75 | 94 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 91 |
| Handling | 75 | 96 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Tire A
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position is highly regarded for its exceptional wet-weather performance and precise dry handling characteristics. While it offers a confident, planted feel in rain and dry conditions, users report that it lacks the necessary traction for effective winter driving in heavy snow environments.
The Michelin Pilot Sport AS+ is widely regarded as a premium all-season tire that excels in wet-weather confidence and ride comfort, particularly when replacing harsh OEM run-flat tires. While it offers a versatile balance for spirited daily driving, user experiences regarding tread longevity and road noise are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Ultra High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Bridgestone
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ scores 91 vs 50 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ scores 96 vs 75 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ scores 94 vs 75 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ scores 97 vs 85 on dry.
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.
