Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport: 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 Toyo Proxes Sport appear in 21 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, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 20 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 Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Proxes Sport still wins on mileage, 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 snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.6 | 7.8 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 82.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Toyo Proxes Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Toyo Proxes Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.3 112 | Avg rank 7.8 21 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 9.0 121 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 6.3 35 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 16.5 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.5 232 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 7.8 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 9.0 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.3 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Toyo Proxes Sport wins this category with an average rank of 16.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.5 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus or Toyo Proxes Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes Sport 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 Toyo Proxes Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Proxes Sport 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, Toyo Proxes Sport in 20.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
