80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
85/100
556 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if comfort and handling 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 17
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | 64 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | 95 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 99% | 92% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | 93 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 99% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | 39 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 52 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 83 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 86% | 93% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 100% | 88% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 41
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 23 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | 99 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 88 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 32 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 76 |
| Dry | 91 | 74 |
| Wet | 91 | 84 |
| Snow | 63 | 52 |
| Comfort | 49 | 90 |
| Noise | 100 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 70 |
| Handling | 70 | 74 |
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Tire A
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Tire B
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 | 99% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +6.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +20.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 86% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 93% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | -6.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 91% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 87% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +12.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +8.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
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 Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 29 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A | 800 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 91 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 100 vs 87 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
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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.