Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

Potenza-Sport VS N-Fera-Sport-SU2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these seven tests:

  • Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead of the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 in seven of the tests

While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is better than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 3.55% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
34.21M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
35.47M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:36M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 37.4M
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:35.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35.5M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 33.8M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:35.2M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35.1M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.9M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 36.5M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.57% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98.4s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
101s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:98.4s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 101s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.76% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
110.53Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
107.48Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:102.2Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 101Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:118.2Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 115.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:101.1Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 99Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:120.6Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 114.7Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 6.27% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
37.84M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
40.37M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:45.7M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 50.6M
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:56.2M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 53.4M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:38.1M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 43.8M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:25.4M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 24.6M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:27.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 30.9M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:28.8M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 31M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:43.1M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 48.3M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 10.13% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
34.6M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
38.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 38.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 3.9% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
66.5s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
69.2s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:66.5s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 69.2s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 4.29% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81.08Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
77.6Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:88.8Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 82.9Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.3Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.3Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:88.7Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 83.5Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.5Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.7Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had 6.02% higher lateral wet grip than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
8.81m/s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
8.28m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:8.81m/s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.28m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 floated at a 0.45% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84.32Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
84.7Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:95.7Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 96.4Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:92.6Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 93.8Km/H
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:80.3Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 80.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:79.3Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 79.2Km/H
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:78.9Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 78.3Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:79.1Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 79.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport slipped out at a 1.96% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
3.06m/sec2
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
3m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.06m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3.18m/sec2
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:2.73m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 2.77m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.38m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3.09m/sec2
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.1m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.04m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 2.94m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 scored 14% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
4.3 Points
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:4.3 Points Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5 Points

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during six noise tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 measured 3.06% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73.12dB
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
70.88dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:74.1dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.9dB
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.6dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 70.8dB
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:71dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 68dB
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:71.6dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 70.2dB
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.8dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.3dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:74.6dB Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.1dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is predicted to cover 18.57% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
48190KM
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
39240KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:50500KM Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 43700KM
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:45880KM Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34780KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport proved to have a 1.64% better value based on price/1000km than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
8.98Price/1000
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
9.13Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.58Price/1000 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.06Price/1000
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:8.37Price/1000 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.2Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four price tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 cost 24.95% less than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
536
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
402.25
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:560 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 410
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:710 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 550
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:760 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 565
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:114 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 84

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 had a 5.56% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.53kg / t
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
9kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.7kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.85kg / t
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.04kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.01kg / t
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.47kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.81kg / t
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10.2kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.9kg / t
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.24kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.41kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 used 3.45% less fuel than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
5.8l/100km
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5.6l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:5.8l/100km Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5.6l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport emitted 14.59% less particle wear matter than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63.8mg/km/t
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
74.7mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:63.8mg/km/t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 74.7mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

In total the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has been reviewed 114 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has been reviewed 14 times and drivers have given the tire 71% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Given 81% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I have had these on the rear of my XFR for a few months now, it has the optional "R-S" size of 295/30/20. They get a hard life on a heavy >500bhp RWD car with quite relaxed electronics, and these are by far the best tires I have used on the rear of an XFR - various models of which have been my daily driver for 6.5 years now (about 90k miles covered in that time). Traction is superb in wet and dry conditions, and resistance to aquaplaning has been good as well. It is slightly concerning they come with
Helpful 1826 - tire reviewed on November 22, 2021
View all Bridgestone Potenza Sport driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Given 93% 225/45 R17 W on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Insane dry handling and wet handling! Very good tire for cool amount of money :D
Helpful 347 - tire reviewed on August 10, 2020
View all Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, curved aquaplaning, wear, value and abrasion, while the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed better in straight aqua, subj. comfort, noise, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Potenza Sport seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.