Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Giti GitiSportS2
Across the tests, the Potenza Sport consistently finishes near the top (1st, 2nd, 3rd places), while the GitiSportS2 sits mid-pack to lower (9th-17th). Expect the Bridgestone to deliver shorter stopping distances and sharper handling on both dry and wet roads, with an unexpected advantage in tread life. The Giti counters with excellent straight and curved aquaplaning performance, lower rolling resistance and quieter operation-strengths that matter for motorway commuters and fuel-conscious drivers.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | six |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is better than the Giti GitiSportS2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading dry and wet braking; frequent double-digit wet-braking advantage
- Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling with high grip and precise steering
- Significantly better wear/mileage in 2025 tests (+46-50% vs Giti), boosting value
- Consistently high overall rankings (1st-3rd) across multiple independent tests
- Excellent straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel consumption
- Quieter pass-by noise than rivals in multiple tests
- Lower purchase price in comparable sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 6.96% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.67% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 1.54% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 10.73% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 22.07% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 5.54% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 4.41% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had 3.97% higher lateral wet grip than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 floated at a 2.73% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Giti GitiSportS2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 slipped out at a 7.27% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Giti GitiSportS2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Giti GitiSportS2 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 measured 2.17% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Noise: Giti GitiSportS2
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is predicted to cover 32.89% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two value tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport proved to have a 27.87% better value based on price/1000km than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during three price tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 cost 11.55% less than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Price: Giti GitiSportS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 had a 9.28% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Giti GitiSportS2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 used 5.17% less fuel than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Giti GitiSportS2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport emitted 34.7% less particle wear matter than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Driver Reviews
Across 115 reviews, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is praised for exceptional dry and wet grip, sharp steering response, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often rivaling or beating PS4/PS4S and PZ4. Many note it performs best when warmed and can be superb for spirited road use, with some citing good value. The most common drawbacks are rapid tread wear, higher noise and a firm ride, noticeable grip drop when cold, and poor durability on track abuse; a few also report slightly higher fuel consumption. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for performance-focused drivers, with caveats on longevity and comfort.
Based on 120 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Giti GitiSportS2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Giti GitiSportS2 highly for its quiet ride, comfort, strong dry and confident wet grip, and excellent value, often comparing it favorably to premium brands. A minority report issues at higher speeds or over time, including increased noise and instability, but these are outweighed by the many high-scoring reviews. Overall, the GitiSportS2 delivers premium-like performance at a budget price.
Based on 19 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Conclusion
The Giti GitiSportS2 is the more efficient and tranquil choice. It repeatedly tops aquaplaning (straight and curved), runs quieter, and posts lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption (e.g., 5.5 vs 5.8 l/100 km in ADAC). However, its longer braking distances-especially in the wet and on concrete-and less precise handling limit its appeal for enthusiastic driving or safety-maximizing buyers.
If you prioritize stopping distance, grip reserve and steering accuracy, the Potenza Sport is the clear pick and, given its improved wear and strong value scores in 2025 tests, it now makes financial sense too. If your priorities are motorway stability in heavy standing water, lower cabin noise and better efficiency at a lower purchase price, the GitiSportS2 fits-but accept the braking and wet-grip compromises.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Potenza Sport stops shorter in all dry tests and most wet tests (often 7-18% shorter).
- Handling/precision: Bridgestone offers crisper turn-in and higher cornering speeds; Giti feels less precise, especially in the wet.
- Aquaplaning: Giti leads straight and curved aquaplaning, adding security in deep standing water.
- Efficiency: Giti shows lower rolling resistance and fuel use; Bridgestone trades efficiency for grip.
- Noise/comfort: Giti is quieter in most measurements; Bridgestone is average for comfort.
- Durability/value: 2025 results show Bridgestone with much longer mileage and better value scores despite a higher price point.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.