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Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

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The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is a mid-range ultra high performance summer tire that blends reassuring everyday grip with a notably civilised driving experience for the money. User feedback often highlights strong dry and wet traction and predictable behaviour, while independent tests regularly praise low noise, comfort and excellent aquaplaning resistance. Overall, it tends to perform best as a fast-road tire rather than a sharp, track-style option, with some clear compromises in refinement over time and efficiency.

8.0
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
81%
Wet Grip
77%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
76%
Wear
58%
Comfort
67%
Buy again
54%
17 Reviews
70% Average
118,160 miles driven
21 Tests (avg: 9th)
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
8 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High 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.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
93.1
0.32x / 15 tests
Wet
71.1
2x / 58 tests
Dry
68
1.8x / 29 tests
Value
65.3
0.42x / 31 tests
Cross-Category Performance

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

Braking
77
34 tests
Handling
60.4
26 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 21
Publications: 7
Period: 2020 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 17
Avg Rating: 70%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.36
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
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2026 9/20 15 metrics
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild 2026 245/45 R19 3/50 2 metrics
2026 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE 2026 225/40 R18 10/10 0 metrics
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 295/30 R20 4/7 9 metrics
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 14/21 12 metrics
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 10/18 10 metrics
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 16/52 2 metrics
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 11/11 10 metrics
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 17/21 11 metrics
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2023 235/35 R19 7/10 9 metrics
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 14/48 2 metrics
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2022 245/40 R19 8/10 10 metrics
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2022 225/45 R18 9/11 10 metrics
2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2022 245/45 R19 5/10 10 metrics
2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tire Test ACE 2021 225/45 R17 1/9 0 metrics
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 8/17 1 metrics
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2021 225/40 R18 10/10 11 metrics
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2020 225/45 R18 9/11 11 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 6/20 10 metrics
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC 2020 225/40 R18 5/16 1 metrics
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 7/49 2 metrics
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All Tests
View Test Results
21
Tests
9th
Average
1st
Best
17th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test
• 2026
9th/20
The Nexen N'Fera Sport finishes ninth with short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions and good overall safety margins. It qualifies as a solid mid-range choice. The noted handling weakness is a slightly delayed turn-in response, which affects steering precision. Pass-by noise is low, placing it among the quieter tires in the test.
2026 ACE Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18 • 2026
10th/10
Nexen N'Fera Sport came last on 128 points but still earned a "recommended" rating, underscoring that no tire in this test was truly poor. Its clearest weakness was braking: it scored just 19 out of 30 in wet braking and 23 out of 30 in dry braking after posting the longest stopping distances on both surfaces — 34.73 metres dry and 28.34 metres wet, nearly four metres and almost a full car length behind the best in the wet. Its dry safety score of 42 was the worst in the field, with a handling result of just 12 out of 20. Yet it showed a completely different side elsewhere: its wet handling score of 16 was mid-pack, its curve aquaplaning score of 10 out of 10 placed it among the best, and its economy score of 23 was the highest in the test — driven by the best noise result (7 out of 10) and strong rolling resistance (16 out of 20). At €70 it is one of the cheapest options, but the poor braking performance is a significant safety concern that is hard to overlook.
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?
245/45 R19 • 2026
3rd/50
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H B A 71
17 inch
215/45R17 91 Y XL A B 69
225/45R17 91 Y C A 71
225/45R17 94 W XL A B 71
225/45R17 91 Y B A 69
225/45R17 91 W B A 69
225/60R17 99 Y A B 69
215/55R17 94 H B A 71
225/50R17 98 Y XL D B 72
225/45R17 91 Y D B 71
225/45R17 91 W B A 71
225/45R17 94 Y XL C B 72
18 inch
235/60R18 107 V XL A B 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL B A 71
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL C B 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL D B 72
245/40R18 97 Y XL C B 71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL D B 72
20 inch
255/45R20 105 Y XL A B 69
255/45R20 105 W XL B A 73
255/45R20 105 Y XL A B 70
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Questions and Answers for the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

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September 28, 2019

Does this tire even exist ? An internet search refrences a global launch and there is a video on YT. My local Nexen supplier (the Nexen brand seeming[y his biggest seller) states he has never heard of the SU2.& the next performance orientated nexen tire for release in 2020 will simply be called "sport" I have emailed nexen europe but no reply as yet.. Could do some digging using your industry contacts ?

The tire was announced in Germany this year, but I'm not sure if / when it's due to go into production. I'll drop Nexen a message!
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Review Summary

Based on 14 user reviews

For the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2, most high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip, predictable handling, acceptable comfort for some, and excellent value. However, a significant portion of mid/low-scoring reviews report fast shoulder wear, durability/quality issues, and higher noise/harshness, especially over time. Overall sentiment is mixed but leans slightly positive due to several very high-rated performance-focused reviews, while longevity and refinement remain common concerns.

Strengths
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip
  • Predictable handling
  • Value/price
Areas for Improvement
  • Rapid/uneven shoulder wear
  • Durability/quality issues
  • Noise/harsh ride
  • Poor cold performance

Top 3 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Reviews

Given 74% while driving a Renault Megane Sports Tourer (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
I've driven the tire's about 40 000km on my family diesel wagon.The final result is four summers and they're gone.The protector is about 4mm,the outer side of the tires is melted like slick tire,and pieces of rubber come off.After a little bump one of the tires got a puncture in the side board,which surprised me a little,but for the price everything is OK.The grip is very good in wet and dry,they perform good in dynamic driving...when they new :)
Helpful 882
March 30, 2025
Given 50% while driving a BMW iX1 XDrive30 (225/55 R18) on mostly town for 15,000 easy going miles
BMW ix1, wife driving kids around. After 15k miles tires need changing due to severe wear at the outer and inner shoulder. Alignment and pressures are spot on but all 4 tires are gone. Plenty of tread left otherwise. Pretty noisy tires. Bad decision BMW
Helpful 485
August 30, 2025
Given 64% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK8 1.5 Style (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
The tires came with the car out of the factory and let me start with saying that they are OK, especially at the price point. I have driven better tires, however.

Dry grip is adequate, however, the rubber compound is extremely soft, for a summer performance tire and they squirm a bit under hard cornering. On the other hand the carcass is rather stiff on W speed rated tires and it rides badly. Comfort is pretty mediocre, both ride quality and tire noise are, well, bad.

Wet performance seems to be better than dry - I guess the soft compound is better in the wet when temperatures are lower, which again is strange for a summer performance tire.

Tire wear seems to be normal so far - about 1 mm of wear in 12 000 km, which is about what I get with most tires.

Overall the tire is decent for how cheap it is and it's certainly far better than some chinese ditch finder, but don't expect best in class performance for 1/3 of the price.
Helpful 878
September 1, 2024

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Latest Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a BMW X3m40i (255/45 R20) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Excellent in every way, very good comfort, quiet, good grip on dry and wet roads
Helpful 245
October 5, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Peugeot 308 1.6 e HDI (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Good tire as usual Nexen and Kumho are great choices for tires, my theory is buy a new tire every 2max 3 years to be on safe properties otherwise risk not worthed in case of emergency.
Helpful 1010
October 29, 2023
Given 63% while driving a SEAT LEON 1.8TSI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10 easy going miles
When I bought my car was with Conti 5. I changed them with Bridgestone Potenza and the last change was with Nexen.
In first I was excited! There was no noise. The handling was very good and when I thought that I spend 280 euros (400+ was needed for premium tires) for a vfm buy.
After 20.000km with speeds never exceed 120km, economy and safe driving (no hard accelerations, brakes or cornering) because of a newborn I saw that almost I need new tires. Spinning, ABS and TCS engagement occurs too often and you can see why in the tires. And the finally verdict against them was a huge crack in the internal side of the one tire which was discovered when the warning light for tire pressure light up and I move to the tire shop to check it.
For me it's a "never again" it's a dangerous tire and this kind of failure as I can read is something almost common.
Helpful 947
September 14, 2023
Given 56% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
This tire was fitted on my Audi A3 8Y Sportback from factory. Handling on dry and wet was 'good', but nothing mindblowing. Wear was really bad though. What's even worse, tire got serious damage at its shoulder ribs after ~7000km which ended up being just "bad material / quality control from factory", as it was explained to me by the guy who replaced them. I would never buy them again, for safety reasons.
Helpful 939
August 8, 2023
Given 39% while driving a SEAT Leon (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,150 easy going miles
Had them straight from car factory started to crack between the tread after 2150 miles
Helpful 994
August 6, 2023
Given 76% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
Compared to Michelin they are "OK".. Not sth fancy. Cornering is good , braking is medium but comfort and economy is bad. In an suv I can feel every road imperfection. Bad performance when it's cold.
Helpful 784
March 8, 2023
Given 59% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 9,000 spirited miles
Decided to buy a set to replace some Falken, pushed by dealer . They are OEM on Porsche and very cheap. Don’t know how they managed to get factory fitted on the german supercars, as they are “just ok”. At the orice point, probably a few other brands I would have considered. And wear seems to be horrible. Cheap yes, but I feel in the long run it is going to cost me more. Not recommended.
Helpful 908
November 26, 2022
Given 84% while driving a Audi 1.8T Quattro (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
240kmh in rain no problem, 200kmh cornering in dry also not a problem.(understeer is easily controlable and predictable). Wear is a bit quicker but not a big problem since tire is not that expensive
Helpful 1036
April 28, 2022
Given 90% while driving a Hyundai i30 (215/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
+ Being 40-50% cheaper than michelin and continental +good dry grip trashing the car around the corners until it overheats
Helpful 942
March 17, 2022
Citroën (245/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Bought my ds5 180 auto with these on it, I was a little bit unsure of what to expect as I had no experience of the brand but they're excellent, I'd definitely buy them next time. Quiet, grippy, not sure how they'll wear but that's a secondary consideration as the quality is there at a much lower price than original fitment.
Helpful 1047
November 4, 2020
Given 93% while driving a BMW 318d M Sport Touring (E91) (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Insane dry handling and wet handling! Very good tire for cool amount of money :D
Helpful 1101
August 10, 2020
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