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Nexen Tires
Mid-Range brand
Part of Nexen Group
73 current Nexen tires, ranked using 149 independent tire tests and 986 owner reviews covering 10,181,468 miles of driving.
- 73current tires
- 149professional tests
- 3test wins
- 986owner reviews
- 10,181,468 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Nexen N Fera SU4 8.7 | TR Score 8.7 / 10 medium confidence score |
| All Season | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 | TR Score 8.8 / 10 high confidence score |
| Winter | Nexen Winguard Sport 3 8.5 | TR Score 8.5 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 7.8 | 90% from 7 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | #15 / 15 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test |
| Newest arrival | Nexen N Fera Primus 2 | On the market since 2026 |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Nexen test record
Nexen has entered 149 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews, winning 3 of them and finishing on the podium in 9 (6%).
Most recent test appearances
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Nexen →
The current Nexen range, ranked
The highest scoring Nexen you can buy today is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, with a TR Score of 8.8 out of 10. 47 of the 73 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 27
All Season Tires 15
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
|
Touring | 8.8 | 78% | 15 |
| 2 |
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
|
Touring | 8.2 | 78% | 31 |
| 3 |
Nexen N5000 Plus
|
High Performance | 7.3 | 82% | 5 |
| 4 |
Nexen SB652
|
Touring | 7.1 | 73% | 6 |
| 5 |
Nexen CP641
|
Touring | 7 | 67% | 33 |
| 6 |
Nexen N Priz 4S
|
Touring | 7 | 66% | 14 |
| 7 |
Nexen N7000
|
High Performance | 6.4 | 55% | 7 |
| 8 |
Nexen N5000
|
High Performance | 6.4 | 46% | 5 |
| 9 |
Nexen CP672
|
Touring | 6.3 | 78% | 13 |
| 10 |
Nexen N Priz S
|
Touring | 6.3 | - | - |
| 11 |
Nexen N Fera Supreme
|
Touring | 6.2 | - | - |
| 12 |
Nexen Primus AS T1
|
Touring | 4.9 | - | - |
| 13 |
Nexen N Priz AH5
|
Touring | - | 76% | 2 |
| 14 |
Nexen N Fera Supreme S
Replaced by Nexen N Fera Supreme EV ROOT
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 15 |
Nexen N Fera Supreme EV ROOT
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
Winter Tires 14
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
|
Touring | 8.5 | - | - |
| 2 |
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
|
Touring | 8.1 | 81% | 35 |
| 3 |
Nexen Winguard Sport
Replaced by Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
|
Touring | 8 | 77% | 21 |
| 4 |
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
|
Premium Touring | 7.8 | 90% | 7 |
| 5 |
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Replaced by Nexen Winguard Snow G3
|
High Performance | 6.8 | 76% | 12 |
| 6 |
Nexen WinGuard
|
Touring | 6.6 | 73% | 6 |
| 7 |
Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
|
Touring | 6.4 | 72% | 1 |
| 8 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Premium Touring | 6.3 | 72% | 1 |
| 9 |
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
|
High Performance | 2.8 | 90% | 1 |
| 10 |
Nexen Eurowin 650
|
Touring | - | 76% | 2 |
| 11 |
Nexen Winguard WT1
|
Premium Touring | - | 77% | 2 |
| 12 |
Nexen Eurowin 600
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 13 |
Nexen Winguard Ice
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
| 14 |
Nexen WINGUARD ice 3
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 4
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
|
Touring | 8.2 | 79% | 4 |
| 2 |
Nexen N Fera RU1
|
High Performance | 6.7 | 75% | 27 |
| 3 |
Nexen Roadian HT
|
Touring | 6.6 | 60% | 9 |
| 4 |
Nexen N Priz RH1
|
Premium Touring | - | 75% | 2 |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 9
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen Roadian GTX
|
Premium Touring | 6.4 | 57% | 14 |
| 2 |
Nexen N Priz RH7
|
Premium Touring | 6.2 | 54% | 9 |
| 3 |
Nexen N Fera RU5
|
Premium Touring | - | 90% | 3 |
| 4 |
Nexen Roadian HTX RT5
|
Touring | - | 82% | 2 |
| 5 |
Nexen Roadian AT 4x4
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | 33% | 1 |
| 6 |
Nexen Roadian MTX
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
| 7 |
Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
| 8 |
Nexen Roadian ATX
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
| 9 |
Nexen Roadian MT
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Winter Tires 3
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen WinGuard SUV
|
Touring | - | 70% | 4 |
| 2 |
Nexen Winguard Sport 2 SUV
Replaced by Nexen Winguard Sport 3 SUV
|
Ultra High Performance | - | 81% | 4 |
| 3 | Nexen Winguard Sport 3 SUV | Premium Touring | - | 89% | 1 |
Van Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nexen Roadian CT8
|
Touring | 7.1 | 69% | 6 |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
The best Nexen for each condition
One brand, different jobs: the Nexen that lead in each condition, from the per-condition TR scores.
Best in the dry
Rated across 7 tires in the range:
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 85.7
- Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 77.6
- Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 65.2
Best in the wet
Rated across 8 tires in the range:
- Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 76.1
- Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 73.6
- Nexen N Blue 4 Season 58.5
Most comfortable
Rated across 5 tires in the range:
- Nexen N Blue 4 Season 95.8
- Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 94.8
- Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 90.6
Best value
Rated across 5 tires in the range:
Best in snow
Rated across 4 tires in the range:
- Nexen N Blue 4 Season 54.9
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 46.5
- Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 32.9
Condition scores run 0-100 within each condition, built from the same test results and owner reviews as the overall TR Score.
Nexen EU label data
43 of the 73 tires on record carry EU label data. These are the range's label headliners, using each tire's best available size figures.
A Best wet grip
11 tires reach EU wet grip class A. The highest scoring:
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 11 tires reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring:
64dB Quietest tires
The quietest tires in the range are labelled from 64 dB external noise:
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and vary by size - the figures here are each tire's best declared size. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict: the tests and rankings above tell you far more.
New Nexen tires
The newest arrival in the range is the Nexen N Fera Primus 2. 2 tires have joined in the last two years:
| Tire | Season | On the market since | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexen N Fera Primus 2 | Summer | 2026 | not yet scored |
| Nexen Winguard Sport 3 | Winter | 2025 | 8.5 |
New tires take time to earn a TR Score - tests have to be run and owner reviews have to arrive. A missing score is a data gap, not a verdict.
What drivers say about Nexen tires
Across 986 owner reviews and 10,181,468 miles of driving, Nexen tires average 74% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 8.1/10
- Wet Grip 7.4/10
- Road Feedback 7.3/10
- Handling 7.2/10
- Wear 7.3/10
- Comfort 7.7/10
- Buy again 7.1/10
- Snow Grip 7.5/10
- Ice Grip 6.5/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
Garbage, cheap and dangerous tires. All 4 tires were cracked around the entire circumference of the tires. Could have been extremely serious if they blew up on the highway. I WILL NEVER recommend or buy these tires again. Extremely disappointed in Hyundai Canada’s lack of customer service.
These tires have been great. I've used them to drive from the UK to the Black Sea multiple times in summer and winter. I've driven through deep snow and compacted ice and the traction and road feedback is excellent. Rears are at 50% wear but the fronts are near end of life due to incorrect camber due to cheap aftermarket lower control arms.
Overall these tires have been great and I have full confidence in the on snow and ice after watching 4x4's struggle an general off road tires. My van is converted to a camper and close to the 3500kg limit so tire wear is very impressive.
In heavy rain they also clear water very well. For a budget tire I will absolutely buy these again.
I've driven through hot +38C summers and -30C winters and have no complaints about these tires except the are hard to find
Great overall. Highway, wet road, fast road, Nürburgring. It performs well. Never tried on the snow even though they aren't meant for it.
My only concern is that they starts to show small cracks on the border of the tread.
Almost two years with them now, I would buy them again if the small cracks stays minimal.
better than most tires i have used in the same price range, grip and handling good, life is good,
In the meantime, I've driven 32,000 miles (51,000 km) on these tires (see current photos), and I have to say, they're still performing excellently on my car. Summers here are hot, and winters are mild; we rarely get snow, just wet and slushy roads. These all-season tires are the perfect choice for these conditions, eliminating the need for unnecessary tire changes (except for swapping the front tires to the rear and vice versa). And they’re a great fit for my car (Kia Optima K5). The only downside is that at highway speeds, within a certain speed range, a pulsating noise occurs due to the tread pattern, but as soon as the speed goes above or below that range, it goes away. I highly recommend them for everyday driving—I’d buy them again.
The Nexen comparisons readers look up most
Every Nexen tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2, Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, Nexen N Fera SU1.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | Summer | 7.1 | 75% | 149 | 1,571,181 miles |
| Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Summer | 7.6 | 79% | 83 | 855,032 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SU4 | Summer | 8.7 | 85% | 81 | 662,734 miles |
| Nexen N8000 | Summer | 7.2 | 72% | 80 | 578,842 miles |
| Nexen N6000 | Summer | 7.6 | 71% | 63 | 630,469 miles |
| Nexen N3000 | Summer | 6.1 | 63% | 45 | 753,482 miles |
| Nexen N Blue ECO | Summer | 7.4 | 74% | 36 | 332,313 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Winter | 8.1 | 81% | 35 | 193,660 miles |
| Nexen CP641 | All Season | 7 | 67% | 33 | 290,749 miles |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | All Season | 8.2 | 78% | 31 | 360,756 miles |
| Nexen N Fera RU1 | Summer | 6.7 | 75% | 27 | 198,915 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Sport Replaced by Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Winter | 8 | 77% | 21 | 132,205 miles |
| Nexen N1000 | Summer | 6.5 | 66% | 19 | 112,134 miles |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | Summer | 8.4 | 69% | 18 | 141,160 miles |
| Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | All Season | 8.8 | 78% | 15 | 145,500 miles |
| Nexen N2000 | Summer | 7.9 | 77% | 14 | 199,000 miles |
| Nexen N Blue HD | Summer | 7.1 | 64% | 14 | 470,962 miles |
| Nexen N Priz 4S | All Season | 7 | 66% | 14 | 109,425 miles |
| Nexen Roadian GTX | All Season | 6.4 | 57% | 14 | 154,955 miles |
| Nexen Arrowspeed CP661 | Summer | 7.5 | 80% | 13 | 202,032 miles |
| Nexen CP672 | All Season | 6.3 | 78% | 13 | 129,418 miles |
| Nexen N9000 | Summer | 7.7 | 78% | 12 | 106,962 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Replaced by Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winter | 6.8 | 76% | 12 | 124,500 miles |
| Nexen N Fera Primus Replaced by Nexen N Fera Primus 2 | Summer | 8.2 | 84% | 11 | 66,847 miles |
| Nexen CP661 | Summer | 6.9 | 74% | 10 | 151,433 miles |
| Nexen Roadian HT | Summer | 6.6 | 60% | 9 | 176,700 miles |
| Nexen N Priz RH7 | All Season | 6.2 | 54% | 9 | 307,750 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winter | 7.8 | 90% | 7 | 17,000 miles |
| Nexen N7000 | All Season | 6.4 | 55% | 7 | 133,004 miles |
| Nexen SB652 | All Season | 7.1 | 73% | 6 | 51,000 miles |
| Nexen Roadian CT8 | Summer | 7.1 | 69% | 6 | 39,020 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SUR4 | Summer | 6.8 | 71% | 6 | 13,100 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard | Winter | 6.6 | 73% | 6 | 36,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera AU5 Replaced by Nexen N Fera AU7 | Summer | 6.5 | 64% | 6 | 127,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SUR4G | Summer | 7.5 | 72% | 5 | 5,902 miles |
| Nexen N5000 Plus | All Season | 7.3 | 82% | 5 | 128,920 miles |
| Nexen N5000 | All Season | 6.4 | 46% | 5 | 70,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SUV | Summer | 8.2 | 79% | 4 | 51,050 miles |
| Nexen N Blue S | Summer | 8.1 | 68% | 4 | 59,700 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard SUV | Winter | - | 70% | 4 | 8,500 miles |
| Nexen N Priz AH8 | Summer | - | 56% | 4 | 100,049 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Sport 2 SUV Replaced by Nexen Winguard Sport 3 SUV | Winter | - | 81% | 4 | 12,537 miles |
| Nexen N Fera Sport EV | Summer | - | 25% | 4 | 23,100 miles |
| Nexen N Fera RU5 | All Season | - | 90% | 3 | 5,050 miles |
| Nexen Eurowin 650 | Winter | - | 76% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Nexen CP671 | Summer | - | 81% | 2 | 28,120 miles |
| Nexen N Priz RH1 | Summer | - | 75% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard WT1 | Winter | - | 77% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Nexen N Priz AH5 | All Season | - | 76% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Nexen Roadian HTX RT5 | All Season | - | 82% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 | Winter | 6.4 | 72% | 1 | 19,000 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Winter | 6.3 | 72% | 1 | 300 miles |
| Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Winter | 2.8 | 90% | 1 | 5,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera AU7 | Summer | - | 91% | 1 | - |
| Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Summer | - | 30% | 1 | 1,000 miles |
| Nexen Roadian AT 4x4 | All Season | - | 33% | 1 | 2,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Sport 3 SUV | Winter | - | 89% | 1 | 1,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Sport 3 | Winter | 8.5 | - | - | - |
| Nexen N Fera Sport R | Summer | 7.7 | - | - | - |
| Nexen N Priz S | All Season | 6.3 | - | - | - |
| Nexen N Fera Supreme | All Season | 6.2 | - | - | - |
| Nexen Primus AS T1 | All Season | 4.9 | - | - | - |
11 more Nexen tires have no reviews yet
Aria AH7, Eurowin 600, N Fera Primus 2, N Fera Supreme EV ROOT, N Fera Supreme S, Roadian AT Pro RA8, Roadian ATX, Roadian MT, Roadian MTX, Winguard Ice, WINGUARD ice 3
About Nexen
Nexen Tire, founded in 1942 in South Korea, is a well-regarded tire manufacturer known for its innovative and high-performance products. The company offers a diverse range of tires for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, emphasizing safety, comfort, and efficiency.
Who makes Nexen tires?
- OwnerNexen Tire Corporation
- Market positionMid-Range
- Tires on record73
The same group also makes: Roadstone
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