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 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 61 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Source | Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 83 |
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 85 |
| Dry | 85 | 88 |
| Wet | 85 | 89 |
| Snow | – | 61 |
| Comfort | 75 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 80 |
| Handling | 75 | 83 |
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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position | B · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 37 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Bridgestone
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 80 vs 50 on treadwear.
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 85 vs 75 on comfort.
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 83 vs 75 on handling.
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 89 vs 85 on wet.
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.
