Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Potenza Sport and Cinturato All Season SF2 are level at 73.
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Tests 78 · 28 tests Owners 65 · 723 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“The potenza sport AS is the successor to the RE980+. It is a more modern tire with better performance. In tirerack’s testing though, it was beaten by the Continental DWS06, Michelin Pilot all season 4, and Pirelli Pzero AS+3.”
Tests 74 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 (exterior noise)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 69 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Dry (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 93 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 74 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 80% | 70% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 80% | 60% |
| Wet (% of best) | 94% | 92% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 100% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 91% |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 61 |
| Reviews found online | – | 70 |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 74 |
| Interior Noise (% of best) | 95% | 78% |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 21 | 90 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | – |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 80% | 100% |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 50 |
| Reviews found online | 45 | 70 |
| Source | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 73 | 68 |
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 73 |
| Dry | 86 | 80 |
| Wet | 85 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 58 | 85 |
| Noise | 38 | 81 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 58 |
| Handling | 73 | 68 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Potenza Sport
Cinturato All Season SF2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza Sport | Cinturato All Season SF2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Noise | Comfort | 95% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 78% #4/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +17.0 | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 92% #10/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 92% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #7/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Dry | Dry | 98% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 98% #2/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 79% #8/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 70% #3/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +9.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 91% #18/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 80% #3/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 51% #8/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 72% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | −21.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #9/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | 100% #2/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 58% #7/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 58% #11/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Subj. Steering Response | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 80% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 60% #7/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #5/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 56% #11/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +23.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 50% #8/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 73% #10/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −23.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #4/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 | 25% #4/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test | +25.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −6.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #3/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #2/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 97% #3/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 80% #3/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 0% #15/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #7/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 70% #4/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #4/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 60% #4/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 94% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 92% #2/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/7 · 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test | 96% #5/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 99% #2/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 95% #7/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 91% #16/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +8.4 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is widely praised for its sharp steering response, strong dry and wet grip, and attractive pricing compared to competitors. However, community feedback frequently highlights significant drawbacks, including rapid tread wear, poor track durability, high rolling resistance, and a firm ride. While viewed favorably for enthusiastic street driving, drivers caution against heavy track use due to accelerated wear.
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
“Replacement tires. Bridgestone Potenza Sport. 8k miles. Fronts/Rears. WTF Bridgestone? Or is it me? No burnouts!”
“Due to rain later in the week I’ve only been able to put ~50 miles on them. Other tires I’ve run are the Bridgestone S02 and S03. I preferred the S02’s over the S03. PS4’s, PS Cup’s and Hankook V12’s. And Hoosier R6 at track. So far, the New Potenza Sports are outstanding. Low road noise, fantastic dry traction, turn in and braking. No wet experience yet, and hopefully never as I don’t typically drive this car in the rain. I’m going to play around with tire pressure, so if anyone has any recommendations for 997 C2 I’d love to hear.”
Based on 90 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza Sport | B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 128 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 24″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 7 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 200 - 320 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Too close to call: Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Potenza Sport is stronger on dry, wet and handling. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is stronger on noise and comfort.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 81 vs 38 on noise.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 85 vs 58 on comfort.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport scores 86 vs 80 on dry.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport scores 85 vs 79 on wet.
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
