Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appear in 34 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza Sport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 83.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | Avg rank 6.5 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 6.5 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks better than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus in 5, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →