Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Nexen N fera Sport
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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Nexen N fera Sport both offer impressive performance as summer tyres, but their individual features set them apart. Produced by Bridgestone and Nexen respectively, these two models are worth comparing in detail.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport boasts a high rating of 89%, and is a Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyre made in PL and HU. It performed admirably in tests, securing a 5th position out of 11 tyres in the Autobild test and 2nd position out of 18 in the ADAC test. This tyre demonstrates excellent handling on dry and wet conditions and showcases less wear over time, giving it a high predicted lifespan. However, it does have negatives such as high tyre weight and increased fuel consumption.
In comparison, the Nexen N fera Sport also present itself as a good summer tyre with a 59% rating. It's made in the Czech Republic and proves to be the first choice of equipment for the BMW 2-series Active Tourer. It was tested in the Autobild and ADAC tests, where it finished 9th out of 11 and 10th out of 18 tyres, respectively. This Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyre exhibits good longitudinal aquaplaning characteristics and lower exterior noise. On the other hand, it showed slight weaknesses in dry driving comfort and aquaplaning behavior.
Overviewing mutual test positions, it is clear that the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed better overall, however the Nexen N fera Sport showcased certain impressive features. In terms of specific advantages, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport excelled in Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, and Dry braking, while the Nexen N fera Sport shone in Aquaplaning - longitudal and Exterior noise.
In our verdict, while both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a higher rating and better performance in tests overall. But depending on individual needs and preferences, such as exterior noise or fuel economy, the Nexen N fera Sport might be a better suited option.
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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
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
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Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport | 35.0 | 30.9 | |||||
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| 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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