80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
85/100
556 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS vs Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico — 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.
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75/100
25 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS and Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS is stronger on treadwear and wet. Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico is stronger on comfort and handling.
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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 2
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
P ZERO Asimmetrico leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 23 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
P ZERO Asimmetrico leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 79 |
| Dry | 91 | 89 |
| Wet | 91 | 81 |
| Snow | 63 | – |
| Comfort | 49 | 77 |
| Noise | 100 | – |
| Treadwear | 86 | 74 |
| Handling | 70 | 75 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico is widely regarded as a capable, high-performance summer tire that excels in dry grip and road feedback, often serving as a preferred OEM choice for premium vehicles like Jaguar and Audi. While many users report exceptional longevity and consistent performance, others note that the tire can become noisy as it ages and may exhibit inconsistent wet-weather traction if not properly warmed up.
Pros
- Exceptional dry surface grip and handling confidence
- Strong longevity and tread life for many users
- Responsive steering feedback and sporty road feel
- Effective rim protection and robust sidewall construction
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Variable wet-weather performance requiring heat for optimal grip
- Tendency to follow road imperfections (tramlining)
- Potential for uneven wear patterns on certain vehicle setups
Observations
- Users with high-torque performance EVs noted expectedly rapid tread wear compared to internal combustion vehicles.
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Jaguar XJ reported high satisfaction with long-term mileage, often exceeding 35,000-40,000 miles.
- Drivers transitioning from run-flat tires to this model reported significant improvements in ride comfort and noise levels.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | B · Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS and Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS is stronger on treadwear and wet. Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico is stronger on comfort and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico scores 77 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 86 vs 74 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 91 vs 81 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico scores 75 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
Tire B · Pirelli P ZERO Asimmetrico
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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.