tirewheelguide

Bridgestone Potenza S-02A looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

Head-to-head Updated

Bridgestone Potenza S-02A vs Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 10 + 29 owner reviews. How we score

P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico is ahead, 65–54

Check price on Amazon · P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico or Potenza S-02A on Amazon
Add your size for an exact match
/R

Both Amazon links then search this exact size.

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 53

    Dry

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +16
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 58 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online4569

    Potenza S-02A: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.6 = 53

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.9 = 69

    No road tests of dry for Potenza S-02A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 55

    Wet

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +13
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 59 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online4967

    Potenza S-02A: 60% × 58.6 (est.) + 40% × 48.6 = 55

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.5 = 68

    No road tests of wet for Potenza S-02A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 56

    Snow

    Level
    56
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online4746

    Potenza S-02A: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 56

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 46.4 = 56

    No road tests of snow for Potenza S-02A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 51

    Comfort

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +11
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online4258

    Potenza S-02A: 40% × 63.3 (est.) + 60% × 42.2 = 51

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.4 = 62

    No road tests of comfort for Potenza S-02A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 60

    Noise

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +5
    65
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5163

    Potenza S-02A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.9 = 60

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65

    No road tests of noise for Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 53

    Treadwear

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +5
    58
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 58 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online4452

    Potenza S-02A: 60% × 58.4 (est.) + 40% × 43.9 = 53

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico: 60% × 61.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 58

    No road tests of treadwear for Potenza S-02A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 48

    Handling (owners)

    P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico +21
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePotenza S-02AP ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
    Reviews found online4869
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Potenza S-02APirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
Relative Score 54 65
Dry 53 69
Wet 55 68
Snow 56 56
Comfort 51 62
Noise 60 65
Treadwear 53 58
Handling (owners) 48 69

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

Weight the categories that matter to you

Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.

Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
± 8

Potenza S-02A

± 7

P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Potenza S-02A

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet grip with reliable road holding
  • Superior steering feedback and linear response requiring less slip angle
  • Impressive tread longevity for daily driving under normal conditions

Cons

  • Poor grip and performance when tires are cold
  • Inconsistent tread life expectations, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Can feel skittish in snow, particularly as the tread nears its wear limit
All owner themes in the Potenza S-02A review

Tire B P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and precise cornering stability
  • Confident and predictable handling at high speeds
  • Good initial wet traction and braking capability

Cons

  • Faster-than-average tread wear, especially under spirited driving
  • Noticeable drop-off in wet grip and cornering confidence as tread depth lowers (around 4-5mm)
  • High price relative to overall lifespan and performance compared to competitors
All owner themes in the P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Potenza S-02A B · Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG140 A A220 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Potenza S-02A

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico

Winner: Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Potenza S-02A rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico scores 69 vs 48 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico scores 69 vs 53 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico scores 68 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico scores 62 vs 51 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S-02A
Check price on Amazon
Tire B · Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
Check price on Amazon

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Which is better in the wet, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico, 68 vs 55 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico, 69 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Neither, by our numbers: 56 vs 56 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico, 65 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico, 62 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Potenza S-02A or P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico?

Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico, 58 vs 53 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology