If you’re looking for a tire that works on and off the road no matter the season, consider a Nexen. The brand has tons of excellent tires you can browse at a highly affordable price, too. However, we’re going to delve into it and figure out just how good this brand is in this Nexen tires review.
The bottom line about Nexen tires is that they’re excellent. They perform far better than their affordability dictates and last a fantastic amount of time. Drivers particularly like their prowess in snow, whether you choose all-season tires or winter ones.
These are some of the things we’ll cover in this Nexen tires review:
Nexen is a Korean tire company founded in 1942. The tires are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in the world, and although not regarded as a premium brand, the company is well-respected.
You may have heard of Nexen first as Woosunf or Heung-A Tire Company, as these are both former names of the company. It’s been Nexen since 2000.
Outside of the name changes, Nexen has had quite a quiet history. The company has had its one manufacturing facility in Korea since 1985, and in the early 2000s, the company’s popularity and demand grew, so it opened a second factory in China.
In 2012, a third dedicated plant, this one in Korea like the first, came into the mix, so clearly, the company is in high demand. Alongside those three Nexen-exclusive factories, other mixed manufacturing plants make Nexen, including some in the US.
Despite flying under the radar with these factories and its other prowess, Nexen exports to 120 companies and is doing quite well in the global market. As of 2013, the company is worth $1.68 billion.
The company’s growing popularity and worth only work to have the manufacturers create better tires at affordable prices, leading us to the Nexen products that we have today.
They’re widely regarded as budget tire models but apparently perform like much, much better ones.
Like all tire companies, there’s more than just one tire model on offer at Nexen. So, to be fair to the entire (ha, get it?) brand, we’ve chosen one that can do it all. The Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 is an applicable candidate, comes in a range of sizes, and users praise it highly as far as we’ve seen.
Thankfully, we’re starting off strong as customers report that the Nexen Rodian tires perform well on dry tarmac. The tires are grippy, providing excellent traction, even when cornering at speed.
As well as this, the tires have fantastic handling thanks to their design, and users found no issues with them. There was no palpable drag or body roll with the vehicle. Instead, the tires cut smoothly down the roads, even at highway speeds.
Some users say that the Nexen tires gave some new life to older vehicles, and others go on to say they’re the best tires they’ve ever driven on dry roads.
However, you should be aware that most customers saying these things are comparing Nexen to other budget brands in their feedback. There’s no way these can live up to something more premium.
Still, if dry road performance seems so fantastic with no negative feedback early on, with particular compliments paid to city street performance, what else can they do?
Customers say that the Nexen tires perform wonderfully in the rain, no matter how heavy it is. The traction remains as steady as ever when rolling over wet roads, and some customers recommend these tires for rainy areas in particular.
Although they do note that braking isn’t as quick and easy on wet roads as it is on dry, but that’s mostly when you’re driving at speed. Once you reach about 43 miles per hour, you start to see larger braking distances.
Any capable driver will be able to account for braking distances, though. It takes getting to know your tires and how you should be driving with them.
Remember, you can’t throw any old tires on your vehicle and expect them to perform exactly like your last pair. Everything is a learning curve.
Thankfully, customers feel the learning curve is well worth it with these tires. Even with the braking distances, some customers feel these tires out-perform other budget tires they’ve used. Some even say they work better in the rain than some pricer tires they’ve tried.
Winter performance was a big expectation for many customers, and thankfully, the tires passed the test. The sides are decked out with some sipes that help with traction on ice and snow.
Some customers waited to leave feedback on the tires until they’d used them in snow, and they weren’t disappointed. One customer even used them in snow over 10 inches deep and had no concerns. The tires didn’t stick or lose traction. Well, they lost no more traction than you’d expect any well-performing tire to lose.
Most customers found the excellent performance, unsurprisingly.
After all, these tires are three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) certified. What does this mean? Well, it means the model qualifies for severe snow service, and the tires meet all the criteria put on them by some of the most difficult tests in North America.
This is fantastic for people who live in areas that get deep and severe snow in winter, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the tires to those customers. Keep in mind; we always recommend real, dedicated winter tires first if you have snow for most of the year.
Nexen has some winter-centric tire models, too, if you’re in love with this brand. Given the all-season tires’ prowess in snow, we don’t doubt that any dedicated winter tire from the brand will get the job done safely and securely. Don’t forget to look for ones with that 3PMSF certification.
Surely if these tires work well in snow, they’ll work for off-road conditions. Well, you’d be right in that assumption. The tires aren’t the best for off-roading, which is a given since they’re all-terrain and they’re a budget buy, but they do the job well.
On dirt roads, rocks, gravel, and some light sand, the Nexen tires perform well and provide more traction than most people require. They crunch over rocks with ease and don’t skid, skip or jump. The ride remains relatively smooth with off-roading, too.
Some customers feel that the feel and performance of these tires off-road is on-par with high-end brands, although they don’t name specific comparable names. They simply state that if you’re choosing the Nexen tires after a lifetime of high-end, you won’t feel disappointed or like you’re missing out on anything.
Given that these tires apparently don’t feel like a downgrade from something more premium, we’re going to say these are a solid choice for off-roading and otherwise.
Customers report very low road noise, with some saying the Nexen tires are virtually silent.
This is impressive for tires like these that boast a rather aggressive tread for cutting through snow and off-road conditions.
Along with the lack of noise, you’ll find the tires ride smoothly, as long as your vehicle does. Pair these tires with a vehicle that has a solid suspension, and you’re unlikely to feel the majority of regular small debris and even some larger potholes on the road.
A handful of users report that the noise is louder than some competitors, and that the ride is slightly harsher, but this is mainly customers who’ve had these tires for a long time. Therefore we can theorize that noise increases and smoothness decreases with time.
This isn’t an unreasonable expectation, especially with tires that are so affordable and not from a premium brand. Most customers don’t seem to mind the performance decrease, and many barely notice it.
So, if it’s a solid and comfortable performance you’re after, then you can’t go wrong with Nexen, especially this tire model.
The Nexen tires have a decent tread life, according to both customers and their design. These Roadian tires, in particular, have some sipes on the sides, which help dissipate heat build-up. This leads to the tires wearing down slower.
Customers feel that the tread life can easily live up to or surpass the tread life warranty we’ll be talking about in a moment.
Unfortunately, customers don’t go into a ton of detail about how long their tires lasted if they’re on their second or beyond pair. Those who insult the tread life don’t talk much about why they were disappointed either.
All we can do is go with the fact that the tires are smartly designed, customers are mostly satisfied, and the warranty designates that they should last at least 50,000 miles. That’s a pretty good amount of data to suggest a lengthy tread life in our book.
These, and most Nexen tires, have a 50,000-mile tread life warranty, as mentioned above.
This is solid compared to most competitors and not much lower than the best warranties we’ve seen.
Most tires of this caliber and price seem to come with a 50,000-mile tread life warranty, so Nexen sticking to the norm is good. It means the tires can live up to competitors both on the road and with the warranty.
Alongside the high tread life warranty, Nexen adds further peace of mind by assuring you they’ll reimburse you for any tire-related problems along the way before the tread life wears out.
With the criteria on the table, let’s get down to it. Would we recommend Nexen tires? Absolutely.
Every tire brand and model is going to have one or two horror stories, and realistically no brand can live up to something that the world views as a premium. Even so, we’ve seen very little talk of horror and not living up to the best with this brand.
We wouldn’t jump out and recommend this brand straight away if someone asked.
We would go for a more premium one first, like Michelin, which we talk about in this Michelin Defender vs Premier review. But for a decently affordable budget brand? Right now, Nexen would be our top pick.
We’d also recommend Nexen for people specifically searching for:
If someone was looking for tires that work in an area that’s snowy year-round, we’d point them towards some Nexen winter tires like the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus Studless Winter Tire, part of the Winguard Ice Plus range.
So the tires perform well, but what are their standout features that a newcomer to the brand may like? This brand has an array of desirable design features that should suit most preferences. Let’s dive into what we love.
Sometimes when a tire is “all-terrain” it means “the road, and maybe the road with a few rocks scattered along it.
” This isn’t true for Nexen; its all-terrain tires really can handle all terrains.
It’s true that an all-terrain tire will never handle off-roading conditions as much as a specialized tire—but Nexen tires give it a pretty good shot. This comes from the optimized technology in the tread, which usually, you’d only see in tires optimized for mud and rural areas.
Sipes are small gloves cut into larger ones that help with everything from adding traction, preventing debris from getting stuck in the treat, and helping with mud extraction. When Nexen tires have sipes they really have sipes that are functional and found everywhere on a Nexen tire model.
The design of the shoulder on Nexen Roadian tires helps reduce road wear to promote longevity and helps with mud extraction to keep your tires clean and stable.
Wide shoulder blocks add stability and superior handling regardless of the terrain’s difficulty or variability.
These sturdy edges not only add longevity, but they’re heavy and bite into the terrain to help you grip it when off-roading.
These blocks work to keep damage at bay and help shed gravel that gets stuck on or in the tires.
We’ve already talked about the ride comfort, but we have to highlight it again as something we adore about Nexen tires. This is because the tires exceed expectations and stay consistently comfortable and quiet for most of their lifetime.
It’s also worth highlighting after exploring the features above, seeing how well this performs off-road. Most off-road tires have a mighty roar when driven on regular tarmac, and they’ll constantly remind you of their off-road prowess, but not this.
The tires are totally optimized for mud yet somehow manage to be silent, comfortable, and easy to handle. This is practically unheard of, so it’s something we really can’t stop talking about.
Nexen tires can not only handle themselves and your vehicle well, but they’re great for towing, too. Most of the sizes have an E or 10-ply rating that lets you haul sizable loads.
It’s the second-best rating they could have, so you should be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Just be sure to place the tires on a vehicle that can handle heavy loads, too, because tires can’t do everything.
Plus, trying to use these tires and a subpar vehicle will only make the tires wear down faster. This is constantly irritating, and it makes the tires seem less capable than they really are. Be mindful when driving, as failure isn’t always a tire’s or brand’s fault!
It’s easy enough to change a flat, but if you don’t have a spare and need to hire a tow truck then you’re eligible for Nexen to cover the cost. If you buy a Nexen tire, then you’re covered for 36 months after any mishap, and Nexen will reimburse you for the tow truck, new tire, and anything else you had to spend on fixing your flat or another mishap.
These are by no means the cheapest tires on the market, but they’re a chunk less pricey than some other brands, especially ones called premium. We actually find the price quite shocking as the tires’ performance far exceeds what you’d expect for the cost.
Many similarly-priced brands perform far worse than these tires, rendering them more costly than premium tires in the long run. Nexen is a pleasant surprise compared to them and a well-desired break from the unfortunate norm of “you get what you pay for.”
From what we’ve seen, these tires are top-notch. They perform well in the eyes of the customers, the manufacturers make promises that are fulfilled, and there are plenty of assets we admire in these tires.
Although we only looked at one model in detail, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the brand and encourage you to check out the various models on offer. These are total A-grade models in our minds.
Check out the Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 All-Season Radial Tire here.
With a solid range on offer, Nexen Tires proves that sometimes you can get more for less. Unfortunately, when it comes to customer satisfaction Nexen doesn't quite hit the right note, particularly in recent years. However, both the Aria and Roadian range offer great value and impressive performance.
Nexen tires come in a wide range of styles to suit all possible terrains and weather conditions. Some hit the spot, others fall quite short of the mark, but on the whole, Nexen makes good tires that are competitively priced and always worth considering when you need fresh rubber.
We’ve carefully researched Nexen’s full range and feature the best Nexen tires in this review. We explain what they’re best suited for and how they compare to the best tire brands around. We also bring together user-reviews and expert opinion to assess each range and highlight which models to go for.
Here's our Nexen tires review.
Image 1 of 3
Nexen Aria AH7 (Image credit: Nexen)Nexen Aria AH7 (Image credit: Nexen)Nexen Aria AH7 (Image credit: Nexen)Key features
- Price: From $60 to $91
- Up to 80k miles limited warranty
- Increased block stiffness
- Noise distributing 5-optimal pitch arrangement
- Uniformly designed center to aid wear and handling
Pros:
Cons:
The Aria is unusual because it’s an all-season touring tire that really does perform well in all the seasons: it’s great in snow and ice braking, delivers the goods in both dry and wet conditions, handles well, it’s quiet and comfortable, economical, resistant to hydroplaning and all of this for almost half the cost of the Michelin Defenders.
Lastly, it comes in plenty of sizes so if you’re the owner of a family car, the chances are they’ll be a set to fit yours. Enough said.
Image 1 of 3
(Image credit: Nexen)(Image credit: Nexen)(Image credit: Nexen)Key features
- Price: From $91.28 to $123
- 36-month roadside assistance
- High-density multi-sipe
- Large wide grooves
- Directional tread for snow, dry and cornering traction
Pros:
Cons:
The Nexen Winterguard range has six options (three studded and three studless), but our top pick - Nexen Winguard Sport 2 - falls into the studless category and is regarded as one of the best winter tires on the market, only bettered by the Vredstein Wintrac Pro.
However Nexen's tire is cheaper, making it a sensible option for those with an eye on the purse strings.
Excelling in ice braking, noise and resistance to hydroplaning, they set the benchmark for the other tires in the Winguard range. The others perform well, but vary between excellent and poor in the same tire. For example the Winspike (a spiked tire winter tire) is outstanding on the snow, but poor when braking in the wet. It’s a similar story with the studless, Ice-Plus: bad when it comes to wet-braking and handling, outstanding in snow, ice-braking, ride comfort and noise.
Image 1 of 3
(Image credit: Nexen)(Image credit: Nexen)(Image credit: Nexen)Key Features
- Price: $102.93 to $157.75
- Up to 70k mile limited warranty
- 36-month roadside assistance
- Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified
- Enhanced draining to prevent hydroplaning
- Designed to resist wear
Pros:
Cons:
The Nexen Roadian range is quite a broad church.
On the one end there's the unassuming GTX targeted at CUV/SUV ‘touring’, on the other two chunky sets of rubber for ‘mud terrain’, the MTX and MT, that look as if they’re designed for all-out war. Filling the gap is the all-season ‘street sport truck’ HP for high-end customers and HTX and RT, for ‘highway terrain’ or ‘all-terrain’ respectively. We’ll focus on the last two as they offer the best all-round performance.
Despite being physically different, both come from the same school of thought and they are equally matched in their performance and ability. For an all-terrain tire, both tested very well for noise and hydroplaning resistance and did well in all categories, though the AT is only moderately capable during wet braking. Once again, if it boils down to cost, these are a great option and come with 70,000 mile tread-life warranties - they're comparable to Continental tires here, but cheaper. However, the all-terrain loving AT tire is pointless if you’re not going off-road.
Nexen contributes to the summertime ultra-high-performance class with the Nfera SU1. On paper, it can do the business just as well as the Bridgestone Potenza but for just two-thirds of the cost. The only tire in this class that beats the Nfera on price is GT Radial’s excellent Champiro HPY. Like its contemporaries its down on ride comfort, though not as bad as some (e.g. Potenza), but it still has some way to go to match the impressive specs of the Michelin Pilot 4. In our opinion, Michelin tires are the best in the world right now.
JD Power only rated Nexen in the Passenger Car category, a rather lowly 11th which is so far down the list as to be irrelevant. However, in 2017 Nexen fared far better so it’s a long way from throwing in the towel just yet.
According to Consumer Reports , Nexen is doing rather better.
It sits joint fifth on the Tire Brand Report Card with Goodyear and Bridgestone tires on 65%. Michelin comes first with 71% ahead of Continental 70%, General 69%, and Pirelli 66%.
Nexen manufactures a full range of tires, not all are noteworthy, but the ones that are, like the Aria AH7, stand up well to their contemporaries and often undercut them on price. This, it could be argued, is Nexen’s strong point. It doesn’t have manufacturing facilities in the US and they’re the new kid on the block, a foreign one at that, in a market dominated by household names with homeland plants.
Taking into consideration that Nexen is relatively new it’s achieved a huge amount in a short space of time and we've no doubt that, despite a little lull in recent ratings, it’s probably the manufacturer that bigger tire manufacturers should be most wary about. If you need more motor advice, check out our guide to the best auto insurance in 2020.
Nexen Tires are great budget options (Image credit: Nexen)Established in 1942 as Heung-A Tire Company, Nexen (named changed in 2000) is a relatively late player to the tire game.
Its business really kicked off in 1985 with a dedicated plant in Yangsan, South Korea, making (Michelin invented) Radial tires. Six years later, after allying with OHTSU Tire & Rubber in Japan, it began to focus on improving its range of tires.
In 2005 Nexen was awarded a patent for the technology to manufacture rubber silicate nano-composite tires. After developing a popular SUV tire in 2006, Nexen opened a plant in Qingdao, China and sales rocketed and today Consumer Reports put Nexen as the highest-rated tire without a dedicated manufacturing plant in the USA. It currently exports to over 120 countries, including, of course, the USA.
Nexen has four main brands, NFera for performance, NPriz for car passenger, Roadian for SUV and Light truck and Winguard for snow/ice. These brands are further broken down to deal with the style of motoring i.e., performance or grand touring and weather i.e., all-season, summer or winter, with a handful of dedicated brands that do one thing well, very well it would seem.
Phil is a photography and auto enthusiast who currently works as Editor of HeyCar. He has worked as Photography Editor on our sister site, TechRadar, and was briefly on the Top Ten Reviews team from 2019 to 2020 where he was responsible for commissioning, managing some members of the team, and writing news about cars and cameras.
5.0
Anonymously
Advantages: Manageability, directional stability, comfort, price
Disadvantages: Not quiet, but not noisy either! There may be hernias
Comment: Who is interested in a more detailed opinion, we read .
.. Auto - Audi A4 b9, 2.0 TFSI, wheel size - 225/40/18. Tire mileage - 1000 km. In principle, I can classify myself as a fairly sophisticated user: for 13 years I have traveled on almost all A-brands, except for Michelin and Yokohama, a little on B-brands (Kumho, Hankook) and even (God forgive me) in China\noname (Tigar, Ovation). 1. Manageability. In terms of handling, of course, it falls short of Conti PremiumContact or Pirelli P Zero. On par with Hankook evo S2 or Dunlop SPsport. It is screwed into turns confidently, but there is no feeling that "cars are smaller than the holder." 4 out of 5 2. Comfort. Given my 40th profile, I can say that it is soft. Softer than Pirelli P Zero than Dunlop - 100%... Somewhere on Conti level. 5 out of 5 3. Sustainability. Here I mean rut. Yes!!! Very well. It’s worth holding the steering wheel in a rut, but holding it, and not catching it! 5 out of 5 4. Acoustics. This is sooo subjective + it depends on the car. In comparison, louder than Conti, but quieter than, for example, Pirelli or Toyo CF1.
Overall, acceptable, but... 3.5-4 out of 5 5. Reliability. It's too early for me to talk about this - too little mileage, and the low profile makes you drive carefully. But a couple of years ago I already came across Nexen tires: I rode for half a year and sold the car - and during this time I managed to grab a couple of bumps. I think, in terms of strength - something like Conti Premium (also every pit is a bump). 3 out of 5 6. Hydroplaning. There is nothing to say yet, but judging by the tread (3 grooves and drainage), it should be good. 7. Balance. Balanced without problems. Accelerated to 180 - no vibrations, no beating. All OK. 5 out of 5. TOTAL, overall rating - 4.5 out of 5. I am happy with the tires like an elephant!!! Given the price of my kit at 19tyr, - this is a super option! There is absolutely no critical difference to overpay for A-brands. Of course, the question of what will be at 50-60-70% wear remains open ...
April 18, 2018
5.0
Barukin Vyacheslav
Advantages: Handling, noise level, mechanical clutch, aquaplaning resistance, price-quality ratio
Disadvantages: Driving stability
Comment: I took instead of the tired Bridgestone Turanza / 05 ER3"05. In terms of noise level, the N6000 is an order of magnitude quieter than the Turanza.
The tire itself is quite soft, the sidewall, despite the XL marking, does not seem very strong, you should monitor the pressure. approximately the first 300-350 km, some inhibition was felt), in corners if you drive vigorously, it does not squeak and does not slip. Hydroplaning resistance is excellent, mechanical grip is in principle at a very high level - both when braking "to the floor" and when accelerating from places for "all the money" The only thing I don't really like is the directional stability starting from 120 km / h - Bridgestones pr the pit was somewhat better kept. How it wears out, only time will tell. For the winter now I also plan to take Nexen. 02/22/2018 Skated two intense summer seasons on the set. In the second year, the tires got stale: there is no longer that almost magical stickiness during acceleration and braking with the pedal to the floor, the overall noise has become somewhat higher. Perhaps it's the general age of my specimens. Everything else is unchanged - the car steers accurately, the resistance to aquaplaning is at a very high level, it wears out slowly.
I would not say that the N6000 is a UHP class, as stated by the manufacturer, but in general the model is very balanced and will suit an active driver. I have the same pleasant impressions from it as from Michelin Primacy 3. Next I want to try N8000 or N'Fera SU1.
February 23, 2018
5.
0
Nikulika Stanislav
Advantages: keeps the road (asphalt) excellent both in dry and in heavy rain. price corresponds to
Disadvantages: weak cord. you have to park carefully
Comment: rolled two sets, bought 2 more wheels for the future.
October 05, 2017
1.
0
Sig Andy
Advantages: Protector
Disadvantages: Very noisy. Like on an airplane. From 60 km/h it starts to make a terrible noise
Comment: Would not advise anyone
August 24, 2017
5.
0
Oh oh
Advantages: price, handling, excellent pattern, quiet
Disadvantages: has not yet found
Comment: Ride in the rain and on dry asphalt, so far only positive emotions. Road holding is good, quiet tires. hope it lasts a long time No worse than bridgestone turanza ep 300, only cheaper the breeches skated 4 summer seasons and were worn out (mileage 108000), I hope this one also looks like
July 02, 2017
4.
0
Aleksandrovich Oleg
Advantages: 255/45-17 quite soft, good road holding both dry and wet, almost silent.
Disadvantages: I'm afraid that it may not withstand a side impact ...
Comment: this brand is put on budget Korean cars
June 14, 2017
5.
0
Barukin Vyacheslav
Advantages: Handling, noise level, mechanical clutch, resistance to aquaplaning, price-quality ratio
Disadvantages: Driving stability
Comment: I took instead of the tired Bridgestone Turanza / 2 ER305 "5. In terms of noise level, the N6000 is an order of magnitude quieter than the Turanza. The tire itself is quite soft, the sidewall, despite the XL marking, does not seem very strong, you should not pump these tires. There are no complaints about handling, the car still clearly follows the wheel (on running-in, for about the first 300-350 km, some inhibition was felt), in corners, if you drive vigorously, it does not squeak and does not slip. Hydroplaning resistance is excellent, mechanical grip is, in principle, at a very high level - both when braking "to the floor" and during acceleration from a standstill to "all money" The only thing I don't really like is the directional stability starting from 120 km / h - Bridgest Ouns held the line somewhat better.
How it wears out, only time will tell. For the winter now I also plan to take Nexen
September 14, 2016
5.0
Starikov Evgeny
Advantages: Price.
Good grip.
Disadvantages: High wear during aggressive driving.
Comment: I've been using Roadstone N6000 XL 225/45 R17 tires (the same Nexen N6000, if anyone doesn't know) for 3 months now. Basically satisfied. Often you have to travel to the regions at night, as a result, catch a huge number of holes. Oddly enough, not a single hernia popped up. On the old Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 K120, everything was fine, but these hernias .... ( Noisy. Well balanced.
July 13, 2016
4.
0
Anonymously
Advantages: price-quality
Disadvantages: for this money no
Comment: Honda Accord 8, 225/50 R17 XL. Good tires, just right for normal driving. I bought a kit for 20 tr. He doesn’t feel the rut, it’s excellent on gravel, it makes less noise than his brother Continental 5 on Octavia 2, super for this money.
June 21, 2016
4.
0
Kharitonov Maxim
Advantages: worth the money
Disadvantages: handling
Comment: skated the summer season, I liked everything everything is fine, put Dunlop winter tires, and understood what handling is, despite the fact that the car is winter I drove like a glove, put nexen again with the advent of spring, and got upset, the car is not so responsive during active driving, it shakes with a strong side wind, it is especially felt when leaving behind a forest belt or when overtaking a truck. In general, good tires for the "oldies", a good option for a quiet ride. For fans of fast and active driving, sharp turns and lane changes will not work, you will be disappointed. Next I will buy a summer Dunlop.
May 20, 2016
4.2/5
17 reviews
price from 5 182 ₽
4 / 5 Sergey 2 years ago
These tires were fitted brand new on a Ford Mondeo 2.0, 177 HP. Do they look good? drove them for about two years. During this time, the tread was worn down to about 5 mm, so I can rate the wear resistance as good. However, during the winter months, I try to put on winter tires in time, as they work worse on cold roads. With this rubber model, the car handled well in dry weather and was very confident on winding country roads.
Wet braking was adequate, but not outstanding. My only complaint is that the tires have become very difficult to balance due to the fact that they have lost shape over time.
3.5 / 5 Marina 2 years ago
Started the second season with these tires and I still have some comments: in wet corners they lack stability. I thought that this is the first time, until they run in. But 6 months later, nothing has changed. There are no other cons, but this one is important. I won’t say anything else bad, most of all I was surprised by the durability of driving - 25 thousand km and another 4 mm of tread. The price has risen and is so close to the prices of premium tires that I'm not sure if I will buy them.
5 / 5 Anonymous 2 years ago
Nexen N'fera SU1 tires replaced Continental Sport Contact on the front axle of the car. These are half the price of the Continental. In both wet and dry conditions, grip is very good, especially on twisty roads.
Tire noise levels are acceptable, but get louder when the tread wears below 4mm - especially noticeable on motorway trips. The tires are decent fuel economy, like the Conti, but have a better level of grip. Now that the Nexen RU1 is standard on the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, it's even harder not to take them seriously.
5 / 5 Basil 2 years ago
The main difference between this rubber and Michelin (they were on my car before) is the sound, it is 30% louder, maybe even more, wet grip is as good as dry. The next plus is wear: after 10,000 km, the rubber is still like new, and I don’t notice signs of wear. My conclusion is that this tire will be on the premium list very soon, so get it while it's cheap. You will definitely not be disappointed, the tires are good and reasonably priced.
5 / 5 Leonid 3 years ago
Recently changed old Firestone to Nexen. First, they cost less than the Firestone and seem to provide better dry grip, better feedback.
They are also much quieter, at least when new, compared to the Firestone. I was going to buy a more expensive brand, but accidentally read the reviews on N Fera SU1 here, and decided to take a chance. I travel recently, the first impression is positive. In general, I definitely recommend.
4 / 5 Yuri 3 years ago
I never considered the Nexen as a budget tire, especially compared to some of the cheap Chinese options from other brands. I have done 6000 km on the Nexen and I am very satisfied. Of course, time will tell wear and general behavior, but all the current characteristics that I was able to check give a pleasant effect. Handling on dry roads is very reliable, when the road is wet it also provides confidence. The only downside I've noticed is the hydroplaning behavior of the rubber, especially in very heavy rain. Of course, I don’t have a very heavy car, but in heavy rain I have to slow down a bit.
5 / 5 Max 3 years ago
I would absolutely recommend them if you are on a budget.
They hold control very well at medium low speeds, even with an aggressive driving style. On the track, the tires are quite acceptable, grip, stability, balance are good. But in general, there is nothing surprising in terms of operational properties, but there are no special comments either. Noise is small, comfort is average, wear is also average. Therefore, Nexen NFera SU1 are optimal in terms of price and quality.
5 / 5 Victor 3 years ago
Bought Nexen N'Fera SU1 215/55R16 97W, 2 months operation and 5500 km. During this time, what can I say? The tires are good for their money, they make an average noise, they hold the road very well even in the rain, there are no slippages on dry pavement, only if you want it, it breaks a little in the rain (2.5 on the front-wheel drive - of course). After 160, the car starts to drive a little, but less than on a squirrel at 120 km.h). However, the biggest disadvantage is the resource. I don’t know how much tread should be here, but in front it is already 1 mm less than in the back.
4 / 5 Alex 3 years ago
I bought a set 215\50\ZR17 95 W on 20.04.19. It was balanced normally, somehow I’m not worried about how many grams there are per wheel, but it seems like 30-40 somewhere like that. Not noisy on smooth asphalt, on rough asphalt it buzzes a little, in principle, like any rubber. The tread depth from the bottom of the groove is 7.2-7.5 mm, to the indicator 5.5-5.6 mm, not enough of course, but oh well, let's see how long it lasts. It’s also good that there is disc protection, it more or less protects the disc from grinding with a curb, etc. In principle, I think it’s worth my money, I’ve already driven 1000 km, there are no complaints yet. Joints and cracks on the pavement runs smoothly, the road keeps well at least up to 120 km / h, I don’t go faster. The track is a little felt, but this is due to the greater width of the rubber, I think, compared to the factory setting of 205 mm.
2 / 5 Anonymous 3 years ago
In the past (2018) I bought these tires in size 245/45/17 for my Mercedes w211 (diesel, 3.
2 rear wheel drive). I bought tires new, all 4 tires. The beginning of the season (in connection with the transition to size 17) began on these tires at the end of April. In November, I removed these tires from the car before the snow, but two tires could already be thrown away, there was no tread left, they were eaten to the indicators. During this season, 20-30 thousand passed, the speeds were different, but the mileage was 70% of the city. On the other two tires (front), the rest of the tread is also cut off, but not so critical, so they are still half a season in 2019year ride. As for other advantages, the tires are very average in terms of noise, stiffness, and driving in the rain. However, at a cost of more than 5000 r per cylinder, I think the tires do not justify their cost.
4.5 / 5 Anonymous 3 years ago
I bought these tires to replace my factory wheels. The rubber felt soft and the tread pattern looked good. Dry grip is excellent considering the price I paid for them.
Went even in a very heavy downpour, the road holds confidently. On the track, the tires performed well, but nothing surprising. Management is pretty predictable. I would definitely recommend them if you are on a tight budget.
4 / 5 Dmitry 3 years ago
In general, the tires are not bad, as for everyday driving. I bought a set of different widths 225/45 AND 245/45, R17. During operation, there were no problems either in the rain or in the heat. But, there is one thing ... Behind were 245/45 (leading), so actually from 8 or 9 mm of the new tread, it became 5 mm over the season. Front about 6 mm. In principle, the set is enough for 2 seasons. There were no problems with balancing. But, on the next car, I will put something else. As for me, the wear rate is too big, although I drive calmly. Perhaps this is a price for low noise. However, for the money the tires are good
4.8 / 5 Anonymous 4 years ago
These tires are very comfortable even with 35 profiles.
Suitable for aggressive driving. Already made several long trips on the highway, they are quiet and comfortable. Handling is good, but the sidewall is soft, which increases ride comfort. The tread matches tires of this size and a heavy rear wheel drive BMW. In my opinion, no tire goes over 50,000 miles, period (I've had all price ranges and all manufacturers). Therefore, I have no complaints about wear. I recommend these tires as a budget alternative to premium tires.
4.8 / 5 Anonymous 5 years ago
I have 20 inch wheels with low profile tires (PZero Pirelli) on an Audi A6 S-Line. I wanted to replace them with something quieter and more comfortable, but also good in the wet and with a decent level of handling. The NFera SU1 is exactly the tire I was looking for.
Pros: very comfortable, very quiet, good wet grip, great price.
Cons: not very good braking on dry roads (compared to PZero), handling is average. The level of wear is normal, they wear a little faster than the PZero because the SU1 is softer, but not by much.
I have driven about 12000 km and the tread is about half its original height.
4 / 5 Anonymous 6 years ago
I was pretty skeptical about Nexen before I bought it, but the salesperson convinced me to give it a try. Switched from Michelin Pilot Sport 2 to these. After several thousand km, I can say that I am really satisfied with them. They are much quieter than the PS2 and the dry and wet grip is top notch. Perhaps the overall performance is slightly worse than on the PS2, but this is difficult to objectively assess.
5 / 5 Dmitry 6 years ago
I chose tires relatively inexpensive, with a good speed index, because I like to imbed on the track, the choice was made on this model. I liked the rubber, it holds the road like a glove, it’s a little harsh, although I think the rubber with such a speed index should be like that, but it’s very quiet, it drains water with a bang, though I drove to the river, then dug in the sand, I had to push it out, but I think it and it wasn't made for that.
