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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (2026)

Bridgestone Potenza SportPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Potenza Sport

8.7
R13 – R22
VS
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+Budget
NankangNankang

Sportnex AS-2+

R13 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nankang (4%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 255/35 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Sportnex AS-2+ were tested. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Number of tests
23
5
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
3.3
17.6
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
204
90

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
86%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
67%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
47%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
47%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
40%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
40%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
47%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
60%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
87%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
55%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
73%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
47%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
73%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
47%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View

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