The Potenza RE97AS is a tire made by Bridgestone for luxury coupes, touring sedans, and sporty crossover vehicles. It is an all-season tire that aims to provide a combination of touring tire performance and the enhanced steering feel of performance tires. This tire is designed to offer traction in all seasons, including light snow. It features a high-grip compound and a symmetric tread design that promotes long wear and all-season traction. The tire also has optimized contact pressure for improved wear and traction, as well as stiffened shoulder blocks and a continuous rib for enhanced steering response and cornering capability. Additionally, it has grooves and sipes that increase traction in light snow. The Potenza RE97AS has a durable internal structure with twin steel belts and nylon reinforcement, which enhances durability while reducing tire weight and rolling resistance.