Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 139
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 18
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead 7 times and the N Fera Sport SU2 not once. The Potenza Sport lasted 23.7% longer in the wear tests; the N Fera Sport SU2 had 5.5% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. It finished ahead in all seven shared tests, swept dry handling, wet handling and the wet circle, brakes shorter and lasts longer. The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is the pick only if a lower purchase price, lower noise and lower rolling resistance outrank grip and braking for you.
Where the Potenza Sport is stronger
- Finished ahead in all seven shared tests, including 1st of 52 against the Nexen's 16th
- Clean sweeps in dry handling, wet handling and the wet circle, five to nil in each
- Longer life, 50,500km against 43,700km at ADAC, and shorter braking in both wet and dry
Where the N Fera Sport SU2 is stronger
- Quieter in all six noise measurements
- Cheaper to buy in all four price comparisons, 84 against 114 at Sport Auto
- Lower rolling resistance in four of five tests, by 12.8 percent at Sport Auto
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Potenza Sport vs N Fera Sport SU2 at a glance
| Category | Potenza Sport | Gap | N Fera Sport SU2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 7 | 0 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 10 | The Potenza Sport stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 2 |
| Wet29 measurements | 21 | The Potenza Sport stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 8 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 0 | The N Fera Sport SU2 was 2.2 dB quieter (6 tests) | 7 |
| Value9 measurements | 4 | The N Fera Sport SU2 had 5.5% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.3/10 | The Potenza Sport by 0.9 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating139 and 18 reviews | 80% | The Potenza Sport by 10 points | 70% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The Potenza Sport by 29 points | 38% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +29.7% | The Potenza Sport was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 129 | 96 sizes made in both | 138 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2022 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Potenza Sport | Field | N Fera Sport SU2 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P14 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P2 of 18 | P10 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P1 of 52 | P16 of 52 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test | P6 of 11 | P11 of 11 | |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test | P5 of 11 | P9 of 11 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Potenza Sport
N Fera Sport SU2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Potenza Sport
N Fera Sport SU2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Potenza Sport
N Fera Sport SU2
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 reviews and the N Fera Sport SU2 70% from 18. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 98.4 | 2.6% | 101 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68.7 | 2.8% | 66.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 124 | 6.2% | 132 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 114 | 10.1% | 126 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.5 | 3.9% | 69.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.4 | 4.3% | 48.2 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.7 | 6.4% | 18.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.77 | 3.6% | 13.23 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.4 | 0.4% | 52.6 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.12 | 2.2 dB | 70.88 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 29,944 | 23.7% | 24,383 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.53 | 5.5% | 9 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.8 | 3.4% | 5.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 63.8 | 14.6% | 74.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport scores 9.3 and the N Fera Sport SU2 8.4 out of 10.
| Potenza Sport | Category | N Fera Sport SU2 | ||
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| 96 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 97 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 12 | Comfort | 91 | ||
| 9 | Value | 29 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Potenza Sport | Category | N Fera Sport SU2 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 6.1 | Wear | 5.6 | ||
| 7 | Comfort | 6.4 | ||
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 reviews and the N Fera Sport SU2 70% from 18. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- 80%from 139 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 947,770 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Potenza Sport as a very sporty road tire, with strong dry and wet grip and sharp, precise steering feel. The main drawback is longevity: around one in three owners complain about fast wear, sometimes markedly so. Road noise is another common issue (raised by around one in four), while a smaller but notable group report a big drop in grip and confidence in cold weather.
- Very strong dry grip with a predictable, confidence-inspiring feel
- Impressive wet grip for a performance-focused summer tire
- Sharp, precise steering response and good road feedback
- Strong dry handling and cornering ability
- Short tread life / rapid wear for many owners
- Loud road noise, often getting intrusive
- Noticeable performance drop in cold conditions
Summarised by AI from 129 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 139 Potenza Sport reviewsOn road it's like having a semislick which is capable of handling water showers like an UHP tire. On track you can feel it's not a semislick, but you can enjoy a stable performance allowing you 100% of fun with 80% lap time or something like that.
On the road wear on external shoulder is high, on track it's really impressive lap after lap.
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
- 70%from 18 reviews
- 38%would buy again
- 141,160 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers describe the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 as a strong value-focused performance tire with very good dry and wet grip, confident handling, and stability at speed for the money. However, a large share of users report short tread life (often with heavy/uneven shoulder wear) and many also mention poor refinement as the tire ages, including increased road noise and a harsher ride. Overall sentiment is mixed, with performance praised but longevity and comfort commonly limiting repeat purchases.
- Very good dry grip and handling
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Good value/price versus premium brands
- Stable and predictable at higher speeds
- Fast wear/short tread life (often uneven shoulder wear)
- High road noise and mediocre comfort/harsh ride
- Weaker performance in cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 18 N Fera Sport SU2 reviewsI've driven the tire's about 40 000km on my family diesel wagon.The final result is four summers and they're gone.The protector is about 4mm,the outer side of the tires is melted like slick tire,and pieces of rubber come off.After a little bump one of the tires got a puncture in the side board,which surprised me a little,but for the price everything is OK.The grip is very good in wet and dry,they perform good in dynamic driving...when they new :)
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 129 sizes of the Potenza Sport and 138 of the N Fera Sport SU2, 96 of them made in both.
| Category | Potenza Sport | N Fera Sport SU2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 129 sizes, 16 to 24 inch | 138 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 96 sizes 205/55 R16205/45 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17205/40 R18215/40 R18215/45 R18225/35 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18and 84 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A75%B21%C3%D0% | A64%B34%C2% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C44%D38%A9%B8%E1% | C36%A26%D25%B13% |
| EU label noise | 68-75 dB B81%A19% | 68-75 dB B80%A20% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 0 of 404 | 2 of 266 |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Nexen N Fera SU1 (2012) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Potenza Sport was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 29.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Seven shared tests, seven wins for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has never finished ahead of it, and the gaps are wide: 1st of 52 against 16th in Auto Bild's 2025 shootout, 1st of 10 against 7th at Auto Zeitung in 2023, 2nd of 18 against 10th at ADAC in 2025 and 6th of 11 against last at Sport Auto.
Grip is the reason. The Bridgestone won all five dry handling comparisons, all five wet handling comparisons and all five wet circle runs, and it braked shorter in the wet in five of seven tests, by 13 percent at Auto Zeitung, 38.1m against 43.8m. It also lasted longer in both wear measurements, 45,880km against 34,780km at Auto Bild.
The Nexen's answer is quiet and cheap. It was quieter in all six noise measurements, cost less in all four price comparisons, 84 against 114 at Sport Auto, and rolled with less resistance in four of five tests.
Conclusion
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this one outright. Seven shared tests, seven finishes ahead, including 1st of 52 in Auto Bild's 2025 braking shootout where the Nexen was 16th, 1st of 10 at Auto Zeitung in 2023 against 7th, 2nd of 18 at ADAC in 2025 against 10th, and 6th of 11 at Sport Auto where the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 finished last. It swept dry handling, wet handling and the wet circle, five comparisons to nil in each, braked shorter in the dry in five of seven tests, 32.6m against 35m at Auto Bild, and shorter in the wet in five of seven, 28.8m against 31m at ADAC and 34.6m against 38.5m on concrete. It also wore better, 50,500km against 43,700km at ADAC and 45,880km against 34,780km at Auto Bild, and abraded less, 63.8 against 74.7mg/km/t. Owners score it 9.30 across 128 reviews against 8.00 from 17.
The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is the quieter, cheaper, more efficient tire. It was quieter in all six noise measurements, it undercut the Bridgestone in all four price comparisons, 565 against 760 at Auto Zeitung and 84 against 114 at Sport Auto, and it rolled with less resistance in four of five tests, by 12.8 percent at Sport Auto, 8.9 against 10.2 kg/t. Auto Bild's panel also rated it more comfortable, 5 points against 4.3, and it resisted straight aquaplaning better in four of six runs.
Worth noting: the cheaper purchase price does not always mean cheaper motoring. Auto Bild worked the Bridgestone out at 8.37 per 1000km against the Nexen's 9.2, because the Potenza Sport's extra life pays the difference back. Unless noise and fuel are the whole of your list, the Bridgestone is the better tire by a wide margin.
Potenza Sport vs N Fera Sport SU2: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport or the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead 7 times and the N Fera Sport SU2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport scores 9.3 and the N Fera Sport SU2 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Potenza Sport or the N Fera Sport SU2?
The Potenza Sport led 21 of the 29 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Potenza Sport led 10 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Potenza Sport lasted 23.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests); the N Fera Sport SU2 had 5.5% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 6.1/10 for the Potenza Sport and 5.6/10 for the N Fera Sport SU2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The N Fera Sport SU2 was 2.2 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 7/10 for the Potenza Sport and 6.4/10 for the N Fera Sport SU2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 reviews and the N Fera Sport SU2 70% from 18. 67% of Potenza Sport owners would buy it again, against 38% for the N Fera Sport SU2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Potenza Sport was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 29.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Potenza Sport is made in 129 sizes (16 to 24 inch) and the N Fera Sport SU2 in 138 (16 to 22 inch). 96 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Potenza Sport is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the N Fera Sport SU2 A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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