Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17 XL 95W Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 012756 OLD

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $131.42πŸ“ 215/50R17πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17 a Good Tire?

The Bridgestone 215/50R17 is an all-season touring tire designed for family sedans and compact crossovers. Solid everyday comfort and ride quality, though performance in snow conditions remains limited compared to dedicated winter tires. Currently priced from $131.42, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17 is a summer tire, designed for sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize responsive handling and dry road performance in warm weather conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on maximizing grip and steering precision during spirited driving and daily commuting.

This tire features Bridgestone's advanced silica-enhanced compound and asymmetric tread pattern engineered for summer driving conditions. The construction emphasizes contact patch optimization and heat dissipation to maintain consistent performance during acceleration, cornering, and braking. With no current driver evaluations available, real-world performance data is still being collected from users in various driving scenarios.

Compared to all-season tires, it emphasizes maximum dry traction and handling responsiveness over year-round versatility. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance-oriented vehicles used primarily for warm-weather driving in dry and wet summer conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17
🌀️ All-season versatility
$131.42⭐ N/ASport sedan daily driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$81.5⭐ N/A (20 reviews)Daily commuting in varied weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$89.65⭐ N/A (38 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varied weather🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$98.99⭐ Excellent (144 reviews)Daily commuting in regions with occasional snow🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$100.86⭐ Good (62 reviews)Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers🌀️ All Season
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Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 215/50R17
🌀️ All-season versatility
Price
$131.42
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Sport sedan daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Radar Dimax AS-9 215/50R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$81.5
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (20 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in varied weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Radar All Season GT 215/50R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$89.65
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (38 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in varied weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Radar Dimax All Weather 215/50R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$98.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (144 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in regions with occasional snow
Season
🌀️ All Season
Advanta ER-800 215/50R17
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$100.86
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (62 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Summer Performance
Specialized compound and tread design optimized for warm weather driving conditions above 45Β°F.
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Asymmetric Tread
Directional tread pattern balances dry grip on the outside with wet traction channels on the inside.
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Potenza Heritage
Part of Bridgestone's performance tire lineup known for responsive steering and cornering stability.
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Silica Technology
Advanced compound formulation designed to maintain flexibility and grip across summer temperature ranges.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Sport sedan daily drivingβœ“ Warm weather commutingβœ“ Performance-oriented vehiclesβœ“ Drivers prioritizing handling response
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Specifications

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Size
215/50R17
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Load Index
95
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

3.5
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"We appreciate the sharp handling response that makes this tire ideal for performance sedan drivers who prioritize cornering precision. The summer-only compound limits year-round usability in varying climates."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026

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