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155-225/50-70 R14-17 110 sizes 2014

Nexen N Blue S

Nexen Tires Premium Touring Summer

The Nexen N Blue S is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
78%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
75%
Handling
78%
Wear
50%
Comfort
73%
Buy again
48%
4 Reviews
68% Average
59,700 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 6th)
Nexen N Blue S

Nexen N Blue S

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
7.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
88.1
2x / 5 tests
Value
74.7
0.42x / 1 test
Comfort
69.1
0.32x / 2 tests
Dry
62.8
1.8x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
81.2
2 tests
Handling
69.3
3 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 4
Avg Rating: 68.2%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.94
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test Motor 2025 205/55 R16 6/7 11 metrics
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Tests
6th
Average
6th
Best
6th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
6th/7
The Nexen N'Blue S proves to be a cost-effective option with some standout performance characteristics. Most notably, it dominates the straight aquaplaning test with a significantly higher float speed (76.7 km/h) than its competitors and places second in curved aquaplaning resistance. The tire also features good efficiency with the third-best rolling resistance result (6.04 kg/t). However, the Nexen shows clear compromises in subjective assessments, ranking last in subjective dry handling feel (5.7 points). Its wet and dry braking performances are adequate but unexceptional, placing mid-pack. At €253, the N'Blue S represents the best value option in the test for price-conscious buyers, particularly those in rainy climates where its excellent aquaplaning resistance would be beneficial, though its handling feel limitations are evident compared to premium offerings.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
185/60R14 82 H B B 70
175/65R14 82 T B B 70
185/70R14 88 T B B 70
185/60R14 82 T B B 70
175/65R14 86 T XL B B 71
175/65R14 82 H B B 70
165/70R14 81 T B B 70
165/70R14 85 T XL B B 71
185/60R14 82 H B B 70
15 inch
185/65R15 88 H B B 70
185/65R15 92 T XL B B 71
195/65R15 95 T XL B B 72
185/65R15 88 T B B 70
195/65R15 91 H B B 71
195/65R15 91 T B B 71
195/65R15 95 H XL B B 72
195/55R15 85 H B B 71
195/55R15 85 V B B 71
185/65R15 88 H A B 70
185/65R15 92 T XL B B 71
185/65R15 88 T B B 70
195/65R15 95 T XL B B 72
195/65R15 95 H XL B B 72
195/55R15 85 H B B 71
185/65R15 88 H B B 70
195/65R15 91 H B B 71
195/65R15 91 T B B 71
195/55R15 85 V B B 71
195/65R15 91 V B B 71
16 inch
215/60R16 95 H B B 71
215/60R16 95 V B B 71
215/60R16 99 H XL B B 72
215/60R16 99 V XL B B 72
205/55R16 91 H B B 71
205/60R16 92 H A B 69
205/60R16 92 H A B 69
205/55R16 91 V A A 69
205/55R16 91 H B B 71
215/60R16 95 H B B 71
215/60R16 99 V XL B B 72
215/60R16 95 V B B 71
215/60R16 99 H XL B B 72
205/60R16 92 H B B 71
205/55R16 94 V XL A A 71
205/55R16 91 V A B 71
205/55R16 91 V A A 69
205/60R16 92 H B B 71
17 inch
225/60R17 99 H B B 71
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
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Top 3 Nexen N Blue S Reviews

Given 54% while driving a Honda Civic 1.8 5 door (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
I drive ~36k miles per year. A bit vague but progressive. Soft sidewalls so quiet and comfortable. Decent grip wet and dry but nothing special. Less than 6k miles mileage on a 2007 civic so poor in that regard. I got 12k out of some goodyears on a heavier car with same size tires for comparison but I didn't check tread depth when new so possibly they come with less tread to improve fuel efficiency rating (a trick). Won't buy again as the price is barely cheaper than some decent Goodyear or Falken.
Helpful 763
April 2, 2025
Given 71% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk 8 Life Plus (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 15,000 spirited miles
This tire came with my golf 8 car as an OEM tire. Quite silent tire but they dont absorb shocks well. Good grip on dry conditions, but not performing good overall on wet conditions. Wear seems to be higher that the previous tires I have owned (conti pct7 & primacy 4). I think I will not buy them again, but it is not that bad, I think I will use them up to 40.000 kms.
Helpful 908
November 29, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Audi A3 (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 18,700 average miles
The Audi Only version on a A3 30Tfsi was good for dry conditions, efficient and quiet. BUT it was completely destroyed after 30k km of mild city driving, down to the safety marks and with huge chunks of tread missing. Shame on Audi for using this as an OEM tire.
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Helpful 218
December 2, 2025

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Latest Nexen N Blue S Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 89% while driving a Volkswagen Golf mk5 (205/55 R16) on for 20,000 miles
I have used this tyer for city driving and long trips. Driving always over speed limits. It is pleasure to drive it. It is not sporty tyer but it is very very good for the price U can get it. I am driving in the city where is always raining so this tyer was best chose for low price. Very good wet braking and cornering. It gives U feeling it is better on wet than on dry road.
Helpful 75
January 14, 2026
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