Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3: 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 AS Plus 3 appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 3 tests.
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 Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.3 112 | Avg rank 3.4 22 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 3.8 24 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 1.8 531 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.4 for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.8 for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 3.0 for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus or Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 ranks better than the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →