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Nexen N Fera RU1

High Performance Summer

The Nexen N Fera RU1 is a mid-range performance summer tire with favorable owner reports of comfort, dry grip and value. Independent tests found recurring braking and wet-handling weaknesses, despite some praise for quietness and loose-surface traction.

The quick answer

Owners say 75% from 27 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P8 of 10 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 27owner reviews
  • 198,915miles driven
  • 3professional tests
Nexen N Fera RU1 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nexen N Fera RU1

6.7/10

Better than 38% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 27 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2017-2019 35% 89%
Owner reviews27 owner reviews · rated 75% 63% 11%
Combined 38% 6.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 58% 44% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 24% 40% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 1% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 36% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 52% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 27% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2019 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R17 P8 / 10
  2. 2017 2017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test 235/35 R19 P8 / 9
  3. 2017 2017 Summer SUV Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 235/50 R18 P5 / 5
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera RU1 averages a finish of 7th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
5th Best
8th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20172019

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test P8 of 10

Good.

Strong: Gravel Traction Weak: Straight Aqua, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

YearTestResultAward
20192019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R17P8 / 10
20172017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test235/35 R19P8 / 9
20172017 Summer SUV Tire TestVi Bilagare · 235/50 R18P5 / 5

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range50 sizes available

205-285Width35-65Profile16-20Rim91-114 H-YLoad/Speed Index2013First On Market

EU LabelAcross 50 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-73dB

Popular sizes235/60 R18225/45 R17255/55 R20235/50 R18255/45 R20235/55 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nexen N Fera RU1 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera RU1 stops 6.9% longer than premium rivals, 6.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 13.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 58/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 27 reviews.
How good is the Nexen N Fera RU1 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera RU1 stops 6.6% longer than premium rivals, 3.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 24/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 27 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nexen N Fera RU1?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen N Fera RU1's rolling resistance is 21.1% higher than premium rivals, 14% higher than mid-range rivals and 17.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Nexen N Fera RU1 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nexen N Fera RU1 is expected to last around 27,333 miles (43,988 km).
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera RU1?
Across 27 owner ratings the Nexen N Fera RU1 averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.2. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 65% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Nexen N Fera RU1 (8)
What is the Nexen N Fera RU1's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nexen N Fera RU1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nexen N Fera RU1?
Owners rate the Nexen N Fera RU1 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 23 reviews.
How well do the Nexen N Fera RU1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nexen N Fera RU1 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 23 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nexen N Fera RU1 again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N Fera RU1 again, based on the 27 owner reviews that answered the question. 41% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera RU1's dry grip?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N Fera RU1, 9 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Good dry grip and handling". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera RU1's ride comfort?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N Fera RU1, 9 mention ride comfort: 8 praise it (comfortable ride) and 1 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "very comfortable ride at 37PSI VS UC6 I had before". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera RU1's road noise?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N Fera RU1, 9 mention road noise: 7 praise it (quiet) and 2 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "markedly reduced low-frequency noise on the rough road. Very quiet at all-speed on the smooth road surfaces". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Nexen N Fera RU1 come in?
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is available in 102 sizes, ranging from 205-285/35-65 R16-20.
Owner Questions (1)
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My existing tires are nexen blue eco 215 / 65 R16 98H Advisory note on yesterdays MOT states front offside tire will need to be replaced shortly. Show more My existing tires are nexen blue eco 215 / 65 R16 98H
Advisory note on yesterdays MOT states front offside tire will need to be replaced shortly.
I never replace just one tire on the same axle. I now require two tires for front axle.
what would be your advice be regarding fitting two new nexen N Fera ru1 tires on the front axle and leave the two exsting rear tires on the back Show less
September 21, 2016
It's always recommended to fit the tires with the most grip at the back, so in this case we'd suggest swapping the front and rear wheels around, then fitting the new tires to the rear.

Nexen N Fera RU1 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 24 reviews

The Nexen N Fera RU1 receives mainly favorable owner reviews, with dry grip, comfort and value the clearest positives. Quiet running also attracts more praise than criticism, and wet grip generally leans positive without being unanimous. Tread life has more supporters than critics, with several mid-life and end-of-life accounts of long service, but around one in eight reviews reports disappointing wear. Steering and handling comments are less settled, and several critical entries come from one repeat reviewer rather than separate owners. Nearly half the reviews are initial impressions, so long-term conclusions rest on a smaller group.

What owners mention most counted across 24 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 27 ratings

  • Owner score 75%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Wear 77%
  • Road Feedback 76%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Handling 72%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 86%

“I'm really surprised at the great value of these tires. Super impressed that I got at least 65000kms (40000 miles) (On a VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion). Unfortunately I was forced to change two tires because of damage on a...”

  • Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TDI 140hp
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 933 found this helpful
Most critical 33%

“Wet or dry, the grip from these is terrible. I kept them on from November to May before I decided to swap them for the usual Pirelli tire on my XC90 even though there was still 5-6 mm on them. I feel these were not...”

  • Volvo XC90 D5 (163bhp)
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 800 found this helpful
Longest term 44%

“Initially I received good road feedback and the tire/road noise was bearable. The compound seems good, not too hard or soft, and much stronger than I expected since I have driven off road quite a few times with no...”

  • Volkswagen Tiuan R Line
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 970 found this helpful

All 23 Nexen N Fera RU1 reviews

Score spread across 23 written reviews
67%
Member
Initial Impressions

These tires serve as my daily drivers on a Mazda CX-30, replacing the factory Toyo Proxes R56. The tread compound is vastly more durable and delivers significantly better grip, which is particularly noticeable on cold, wet mornings. Performance-wise, the rear-end slip that the Toyos used to suffer from when accelerating out of a dead stop into a corner is completely gone. On top of that, they inspire much more confidence and a greater sense of safety under sudden, hard braking.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 10
64%
Member
Mid-Life

I feel very bump on the road, always need keeping driwing wheel. These tires are for perfect road.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 13
  1. Initial Impressions47% 10,000 miles
    Nightmare for Kia ev6 R20. Handling is awful.
53%
Member
Something wrong with handling. The road shoul be ideal for these tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
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86%
Member
I'm really surprised at the great value of these tires. Super impressed that I got at least 65000kms (40000 miles) (On a VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion). Unfortunately I was forced to change two tires because of damage on a bad road. I would have easily got 75000+ out of it. And considering the way I drive, that's saying something!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 933
81%
Member
Road trip for almost 700km .. now on the way back for another 400km .. handling is good in both wet and dry but a bit noisy. During emergency braking is marvelous. Highly recommended for Touring cars. I'm using these tires on my Honda Vezel Hybrid.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,168
86%
Member
Used it more than 50,000km. Trustworthy pair of tires with good wear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,129
44%
Member
Initially I received good road feedback and the tire/road noise was bearable. The compound seems good, not too hard or soft, and much stronger than I expected since I have driven off road quite a few times with no issues. The problem I have with it now is the humming noise while driven +80km/h. Also, the steering feels much lighter and its like the tire is disintegrating very rapidly after a year or so of use. Advantage was the price and i would definitely recommend if your car is not in use often but basically it costs half the price because it lasts half as long. The reviews online were mostly of initial use and is quite misleading.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 970
60%
Member
Didn't have much problems with the grip. TC would sometimes kick in when starting harder but they felt safe overall. Wear was disappointing, with one rotation they barely managed to do 20.000km. They still had some depth, but front end tires started to chip away at the end of the second season. They aren't bad tires in terms of grip, but they are still a bit to expensive for their wear. You can get premium tires for not much more and they can last for at least 30-35.000km.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 990
81%
Member
First impressions were markedly reduced low-frequency noise on the rough road. Very quiet at all-speed on the smooth road surfaces. Excellent braking performance, fantastic feel through the steering wheel and very comfortable ride at 37PSI VS UC6 I had before. Good enough in dry conditions and looking good in wet too. I can feel driving mileage improved slightly from 11.3L to 9.9L/ 100KM. Great value for money product.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,057
86%
Member
Put these on my Volvo xc90. Very affordable tire, half the price of a premium tire. Good dry grip and handling, good in the wet too. I don't corner like a maniac so on the limit traction is unknown. Noise is much the same as any other tire in my opinion and wear rate is good for normal driving habits. All in all a robust good value acceptable performer and would easily recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,043
93%
Member
put four of these tires on my Astra GTC that was running factory Bridgestones, which i hate. Bridgestones are like driving on solid stone, they are spine shattering. my local fitting center was doing a deal on the Nexen tire so i opted to try them and they are a revelation. they offer utter comfort, very low road noise and they have proved to have bags of grip in the wet and dry, even with spirited driving. they may well wear out quicker than other brands but for what i paid for them its manageable. overall i am very impressed with this tire, it punches well above its weight
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,053
84%
Member
I bought these tires due to the value for money they offered. I paid £75 a corner which was excellent value for such a large tire. I find the Roadstone tires a lot more comfortable than the Contisport 5”s that we're fitted by the manufacturer. I find the tires excellent in the wet and dry and I have never driven beyond the limits of the tire. The tires have been on my car for 14,000 miles and the wear is excellent. I still have over 5mm on the front and 6mm on the rear. I would highly recommend these tires to anyone wanting an affordable reliable tire. I had Roadstone tires on my previous vehicle and was that impressed I bought them for my current vehicle.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,084
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