66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Potenza S-02 A vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Potenza S-02 A leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 64 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 39 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 52 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 99 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 32 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S-02 A | Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S-02 A | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 78 |
| Dry | 75 | 74 |
| Wet | 65 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 52 |
| Comfort | 63 | 90 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 70 |
| Handling | 65 | 74 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza S02A is regarded as a durable, high-feedback tire that offers predictable handling characteristics, particularly for sports car applications. While users praise its longevity and linear steering response, performance is notably temperature-dependent, with some reports of limited grip when cold.
Pros
- Excellent steering feedback and linear handling characteristics
- High tread longevity and durability over extended mileage
- Reliable dry and wet road holding performance
- Consistent grip levels throughout the tire's lifespan
Cons
- Subpar grip performance when tires are cold
- Inconsistent reports regarding tread wear rates
- Potential for skittish behavior in winter conditions as the tread reaches its limit
Observations
- Porsche Boxster S owners noted significant differences in wear rates between front and rear axles.
- Users running wider rim setups (8.5 and 11 inches) reported superior steering feedback compared to narrower configurations.
The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S-02 A | B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 29 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 800 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Bridgestone
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 70 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S-02 A
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.