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Nexen N Blue HD+ Test Results

Tested 2015 to 2021 6 publications

Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Blue HD+ has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 12th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 58% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 44% across 5 tests.

  • 14Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 12thAverage finish
  • 41%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Nexen N Blue HD+

14 tests, 2015 to 2021

0%50%100%201520162017201820192021Average 41%2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2015): P10 of 12, Beat 18% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P6 of 54, Beat 90% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P4 of 18, Beat 82% of the field2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test (2016): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2016): P13 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2016 Market Overview - Braking Test (2016): P12 of 50, Beat 78% of the field2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016): P13 of 15, Beat 14% of the field2017 Mid Range Tire Test (2017): P7 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018): P13 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview (2018): P31 of 51, Beat 35% of the field2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test (2018): P8 of 12, Beat 9% of the field2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test (2019): P10 of 11, Beat 10% of the field2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (2021): P15 of 53, Beat 73% of the field2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test (2021): P20 of 20, Beat 0% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 41%
The latest test

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test P20 of 20

Acceptable.

Weak: Wet Handling, Straight Aqua Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Record by discipline

Where the Nexen N Blue HD+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 5 P7.6 of 21.2 58% -
Dry Handling 3 P10 of 13.7 26% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P8 of 11 30% -
Wet
Wet Braking Weak 5 P10.4 of 21.2 44% -
Wet Handling 3 P12.7 of 13.7 9% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P9 of 11 20% -
Straight Aqua 3 P11.7 of 14.3 25% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P5 of 11 60% -
Noise 2 P8 of 15.5 47% -
Value
Wear 1 P15 of 20 26% -
Value 1 P9 of 20 58% -
Rolling Resistance 3 P11.7 of 14.3 20% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nexen N Blue HD+. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 10 shared: 2 ahead, 8 behind 10 2 8 - 20%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Continental Premium Contact 5 9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind 9 0 9 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind 9 0 9 - 0%
Fulda EcoControl HP 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Nokian Line 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind 7 3 4 - 43%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind 7 3 4 - 43%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Apollo Alnac 4g 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Sava intensa hp 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Firestone RoadHawk 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Hifly HF201 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Zeetex ZT1000 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Barum Brillantis 2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
BFGoodrich gGrip 4 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 4 2 1 1 67%
Kumho Ecsta HS51 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 14 tests. Updated September 2, 2025.

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows mixed, mid-pack performance across 14 summer tests with an average overall position of 11.6. It demonstrates occasional standout results in braking-focused shootouts and achieved a notable win in a 2016 mid-range group test, plus top-tier ratings in 2015, indicating competitive capability in controlled braking scenarios and value-focused comparisons.

However, across full-format tests it frequently trails in dynamic wet and dry handling and aquaplaning, culminating in last place (20/20) in Auto Bild 2021 full test. Rolling resistance and wear results are also inconsistent to weak, limiting its efficiency credentials. Overall, it performs acceptably in simpler braking contests but struggles to maintain competitiveness in comprehensive evaluations.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Braking Moderate in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2017 Mid Range Tire Test (38.8 m, +0.3% from best)
    • 10/53 dry braking in 2021 53 Tire Braking Test (+5% from best)
    • 10/20 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test (+5% from best)
  • Value/Price Positioning Moderate
    Details
    • Price 2/20 in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test
    • 2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test: overall winner among mid-range tires, noted as premium-priced within cohort but delivering top result
    • 2015 Auto Bild Top 18: received top 'exemplary' rating
  • Initial Braking Shootouts (Combined Wet/Dry) Moderate
    Details
    • 6/52 overall in 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test
    • 12/50 overall in 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test
    • 15/53 overall in 2021 53 Tire Braking Test
  • Dry handling Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Value for money Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Strong
    Details
    • 19/20 wet handling, +3.6% from best; 20/20 straight aquaplaning, +7.9% from best in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test
    • 10/11 wet handling, +4.7% from best; 10/11 straight aquaplaning, +6.6% from best in 2019 AMS SUV test
  • Overall Performance in Comprehensive Tests Strong
    Details
    • 20/20 overall in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test
    • 13/16 in 2018 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 13/15 in 2016 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 full test
    • 10/12 in 2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test
    • 7/10 in 2017 Mid Range Tire Test
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • 16/20 rolling resistance (+30.4% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test
    • 11/12 rolling resistance (+24.7% from best) in 2018 Gute Fahrt
    • 8/11 rolling resistance (+13.2% from best) in 2019 AMS SUV test
  • Wet Braking Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • 16/20 wet braking (+8.7% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" full test
    • 9/11 wet braking (+8.2% from best) in 2019 AMS SUV test
    • 16/53 wet braking (+8.4% from best) in 2021 53 Tire Braking Test
  • Behavior at the limit Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nexen N Blue HD+ (4 tests) and 71 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 1 of 4 tests 25 praise, 6 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 2 of 4 tests 21 praise, 0 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 4 tests 20 praise, 3 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 3 of 4 tests 12 praise, 1 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 2 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet braking strength in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 1 of 4 tests 25 praise, 3 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel weakness in 1 of 4 tests 6 praise, 2 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Wet grip no test mentions it 27 praise, 5 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • High-speed stability no test mentions it 9 praise, 0 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 1 praise, 6 criticise of 71 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 14

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2021 2 tests
2019 1 test
P10 of 11 Beat 10% of the field

2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

WeakWet HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerNokian WetProof

2018 3 tests
2017 1 test
P7 of 10 Beat 22% of the field

2017 Mid Range Tire Test

Motor 205/55 R16

StrongDry Braking WeakDry HandlingWet Handling WinnerBridgestone DriveGuard

2016 4 tests
2015 3 tests

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