Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Nexen N fera Sport
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R17 - R20 | |
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The two tyres under comparison are the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Nexen N fera Sport. Both are summer tyres, with Bridgestone Potenza Sport designed as an Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyre and Nexen N fera Sport as an Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyre. The former has our rating of 92%, and the latter 76%.
In the ACE tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport held a respectable 4th position out of 10 tyres in the test, with its strengths lying in Dry braking, Dry handling - objective, Wet handling, and Wet handling - objective. On the other hand, the Nexen N fera Sport, which had been previously featured as the first equipment for BMW 2-series Active Tourer, secured the 9th position, boasting of being an Exterior noise champion.
In the SportAuto tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport maintained its competitiveness, commanding the 6th position out of 11 tyres. It showcased superiority in Dry steering response, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling as well as Wet handling - objective. In contrast, the Nexen N fera Sport remained at the tail-end of the test ranking, finishing at the 11th spot.
Another mention is for the Autobild test results wherein Bridgestone Potenza Sport excelled in Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling to mark its position at number 5 out of 11, while the Nexen N fera Sport managed to rise up the rank slightly to secure the 9th spot. The latter was noted for Aquaplaning - longitudal and Exterior noise capabilities.
Based on all the tests conducted, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, made in Poland and Hungary, showcases exemplary performance in both dry and wet conditions, particularly in handling and braking. However, it may exhibit longer braking distances at lower temperatures and slightly weaker dry braking. Its adverse attribute is that it has higher rolling resistance than other tested tyres.
The Nexen N fera Sport, originating from the Czech Republic, displays commendable performance in terms of its Exterior noise level and wet braking, along with decent longitudinal aquaplaning. Nevertheless, in wet conditions, it exhibits slower steering response and significant understeer, along with longer braking distances and less dynamic handling on dry surfaces.
In conclusion, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport seems to have an edge over the Nexen N fera Sport in terms of overall performance according to various tests. Both tyres have distinct strengths and carry a few weaknesses but if a choice needs to be made, it appears the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is edging ahead in this comparison.
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Best rating in test
1. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Recommended | 61 | 48 | 17 | 7 | |||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
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