The Potenza RE980AS+ is an Ultra High-Performance All-Season tire from Bridgestone, designed for sports cars, sporty coupes, and performance sedans. It offers excellent high-speed capabilities, precise handling in both dry and wet conditions, and reliable year-round performance, including light snow.
Building on its predecessor, the Potenza RE980AS, the RE980AS+ retains a performance-focused tread design but incorporates an updated compound to enhance traction on light snow.
This tire features an advanced asymmetric, noise-reducing tread pattern that balances dry and wet performance with a smooth and quiet ride. Chamfered edges on its lateral slots improve road contact and enhance dry braking, while 3D full-depth sipes interlock for tread stability. The high sipe density provides extra grip on slippery surfaces, and their full-depth design ensures consistent performance throughout the tire's lifespan. Additionally, interconnected tread pattern slots and grooves optimize water evacuation, while open shoulder slots and a high void-to-rubber ratio reduce the risk of hydroplaning for safer wet-weather performance.
