he Potenza RE980AS is Bridgestone?s Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans looking for high-speed capability and predictable handling in dry and wet conditions combined with confident year-round performance, even in light snow.
– Aymmetric, noise-optimized tread pattern to balance dry and wet performance with quiet comfort.
– Lateral slots are chamfered to improve rubber-to-road contact and aid in dry braking
– 3D full-depth sipes interlock for tread stability.
– High sipe density creates the biting edges for traction in slippery conditions, and their full depth helps maintain performance over time.
– Tread pattern slots and grooves are interconnected to facilitate water evacuation from the contact patch, and open shoulder slots combine with 20% more see-through void than its predecessor to further reduce the risk of hydroplaning.