Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro appear in 15 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro still wins on ice, 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.6 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.3 112 | Avg rank 5.3 953 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 5.7 52 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 7.1 131 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 5.8 231 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.5 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.6 141 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.6 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus or Vredestein Quatrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 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, Vredestein Quatrac Pro in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
