Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus and Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus appear in 2 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 82 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.3 112 | Avg rank 2.8 11 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 2.5 2 | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 4.0 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 2.8 for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.0 for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.0 for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.0 for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus or Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks better than the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
