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 Yokohama Advan Sport AS — 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS — better wet, noise and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS 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 14
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 99% | 90% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 99% | 85% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 23 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE980AS leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE980AS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 71 |
| Dry | 91 | 77 |
| Wet | 91 | 67 |
| Snow | 63 | 60 |
| Comfort | 49 | 80 |
| Noise | 100 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 71 |
| Handling | 70 | 73 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
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 | 90% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +8.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #4/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 20% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +13.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test | 90% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 65% #7/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 97% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | -32.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 85% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +13.7 | 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 Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
- Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
- Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
- Potential for stability issues at highway speeds
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
- One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
- Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 6 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
71
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS — better wet, noise and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 91 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 100 vs 76 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS scores 86 vs 71 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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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.