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 January 2025.
Owners rate the Nexen N3000 6.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 43 reviews.
How well do the Nexen N3000 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nexen N3000 6.3 out of 10 for wear across 43 reviews. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 12,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nexen N3000 again?
41% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N3000 again, based on the 41 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nexen N3000's tread life?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N3000, 19 mention tread life: 11 praise it (long-lasting) and 8 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "now they have 35000 miles and still 3-4mm legal limit!!!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nexen N3000's dry grip?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N3000, 17 mention dry grip: 13 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "grip very, very well in the dry". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Nexen N3000's wet grip?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Nexen N3000, 16 mention wet grip: 4 praise it (confident wet grip) and 12 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "don't drive on the freeway in the rain, horrible in rain, don't feel safe". Read those reviews
Across 45 owner ratings the Nexen N3000 averages 63%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.3 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 5.5. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 41% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 45 ratings
Owner score63%
Dry Grip73%
Comfort67%
Road Feedback63%
Wear63%
Handling62%
Wet Grip55%
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Most helpful 46%
“The N3000s were brand new on my Saab 9-3 when I bought it second hand on early 2014 and while these tires look sharp and have only done 24000 miles since I have had the car I was quite shocked to see a flat tire. I...”
“Im ashamed to have had these on the Type R but they seemed good value at the time and they reminded me of Goodyear Eagle F1 as the tread pattern is very similar. Dry grip is ok as with any tire, but wet grip these tires...”
“Very cheap tires recommended by my local tire dealer - I was suspicious! However, I found them to be very quiet and they performed well in all weather (NB we don't get any snow around here). I know it's trite, but I...”
The N3000s were brand new on my Saab 9-3 when I bought it second hand on early 2014 and while these tires look sharp and have only done 24000 miles since I have had the car I was quite shocked to see a flat tire. I removed the tire and couldn't see any nail or hole so I took it to a local tire repair shop who said there was a leak in the side wall and that the othree three tires have an advisory on them for the same issue. I had noticed over the past few months that I had to put air in tires more frequently but never expected the sidewall to collapse as the tread isnt even half way to 1.6mm. The spare is now on and luckily I dont have to use my car daily as, quite frankly, I dont want to drive it. I am getting Continental Premium Contact 6 tires fitted later this week and hope they have a bit more grip and longevity.
I place the Nexen tires in value for money mid-range tire category.
Have had them on my 07 Astra 1.9 16v diesel under normal driving conditions these are fantastic tires never let go on me driving 'normally' rain or shine.
I Highly recommend Nexen along ,both tires have served me well front and rear .
Have used Nexen N3000 and N6000 tires either are great
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Had 2 lots of Nexen now, just failed MOT and both front tires worn to thread just 10k since changed!! not happy. , expected a bit further for this price of tire. Second lot I have had that have lasted just over 10k, wont be buying again..save yor money and michelin, had Michelin before and they went on for miles.
Also Nexen wheel spin on wet roads on FWD Volvo which surprised me.
I think with these tires it depends on the car you own. I have recently purchased a Jaguar XKR which has new N300 fitted. Even on the test drvie with dry roads acceleraring from a roundabout the back end let go and slid.
I have not had them on the car long but I personally have no confidence in these tires for a poweful car and as such within a week of ownership they are coming off and to be replaced with eitherContinentals which are buy far the best tires I have ever used or P Zeros
Had these tires on my ve commodore ute, for approximatly 50km
Were by far the worst tires I have ever used. Drove straight back
to the tire shop and replaced them. My rear end at speed was swaying
like an overloaded tray back ute.
Use for 32000 miles. All bold on edges. Been swapped front / rear twice still have 4 mm in the main area. Could do with more grip and that's with a 100 bora tdi bora, the torque over whelks the tire when cornering and on the go pedal. Not to bad a tire , but for a budget tire , I was told they are. Weaker on the edges.
Although have only had these tires on the front of a 09 Corolla for less than 6 months, I can already say, I really like these tires. They hold the corner way better than my previous tires which was Sumitomo HTR 55Z.
Overall, I'd have to agree about the wet weather, these tires feel like there is a non-existent grip when it is raining. But in the dry, it really made a couple of people have a look at me, having to see a Corolla overtake them half way through a corner.
I've had a few sets of these tires. These tires are good on dry road but don't drive on the freeway in the rain, horrible in rain, don't feel safe, like they don't touch the road just riding on water. Only drive this car on sunny days so it doesn't bother me.
Just bought 2 for the front replacing 2 Avon VZ. Only driven a few miles and immediate notice that far quieter, firm handling and smoothed out bumps in the road.
Much better than the Avons that had been on just over a year but had to be replaced.
