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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
79%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
77%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
82%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
75%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
76%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
86%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
93%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
95%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
98%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
69%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
98%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
93%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
88%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
88%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View

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