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 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 70 |
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 89 |
| Dry | 85 | 78 |
| Wet | 85 | 88 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 75 | 95 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 91 |
| Handling | 75 | 95 |
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
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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 Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in adverse conditions, particularly snow and heavy rain. Most users report a significant improvement in confidence and traction over OEM tires, though this performance comes with a slight trade-off in fuel efficiency and occasional reports of increased road noise.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 34 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Bridgestone
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position if dry matters most to you.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 91 vs 50 on treadwear.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 75 on comfort.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 75 on handling.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position scores 85 vs 78 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.
