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Nexen N8000 Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2013 5 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nexen N8000 averages a finish of 11th.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 28%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Nexen N8000

8 tests, 2011 to 2013

0%50%100%201120122013Average 28%2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test (2011): P13 of 14, Beat 8% of the field2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2012): P14 of 15, Beat 8% of the field2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test (2012): P11 of 50, Beat 77% of the field2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P11 of 15, Beat 29% of the field2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tire Test (2012): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2012 EVO Summer Tire Test (2012): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test (2013): P17 of 19, Beat 6% of the field2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P3 of 8, Beat 71% 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 28%

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nexen N8000. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Potenza S001 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental Sport Contact 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Kumho Ecsta KU39 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
BFGoodrich g Force Profiler 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Uniroyal RainSport 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Semperit Speed Life 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Nokian Z G2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Nexen N8000 has repeated aquaplaning and noise strengths, but wear and rolling resistance weigh on an otherwise variable eight-test record. It was 11th of 15 in the 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test, with top aquaplaning marks and low noise but poor wear and high rolling resistance. ADAC placed it 14th of 15 in its 2012 European Summer Tire Test and 17th of 19 in the 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test, praising wet performance but criticising wear.

The unusually strong result was third of eight in the 2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tire Test, in 225/35 R18, with balanced grip, short braking distances, comfort and low noise. That contrasts with last of ten and clearly slow wet performance in EVO’s 2012 Summer Tire Test, in 225/45 R17. Dry braking also reversed: Auto Zeitung found the longest stops in its 2011 Max Performance test, where it placed 13th of 14, unlike Auto Bild’s short-stop praise in 2013. Rolling resistance remained only average even in the stronger test, while several others criticised it. No award is recorded. The recurring aquaplaning strength is better established than uniformly strong braking or wet grip, and multiple tests raise concerns about service life.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Rolling resistance Strong in 4 of 5 tests
    Details
    • Highest rolling resistance, 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance test
    • High resistance, 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance test; slightly increased in its 20 inch test
    • High fuel consumption, 2012 ADAC European Summer Tire Test
  • Tread life Strong in 1 of 5 tests
    Details
    • Poor wear, 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance test, with predicted life less than half the best
    • Highest wear, 2012 ADAC European Summer Tire Test
    • Very high wear, 2013 ADAC European Summer Sports Tire Test
  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 5 tests
    Details
    • Longest dry braking, 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance test
    • Unusually favorable short braking distances in the 2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer test
  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 5 tests
    Details
    • Slowest by a clear margin in the wet, 2012 EVO Summer Tire Test
    • Unusually poor beside ADAC wet-performance praise in 2012 and 2013 and balanced wet grip in Auto Bild’s 2013 Performance Summer test

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nexen N8000 (5 tests) and 74 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 5 tests 32 praise, 9 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 2 of 5 tests 25 praise, 6 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 5 tests 17 praise, 4 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Aquaplaning resistance strength in 3 of 5 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel weakness in 1 of 5 tests 2 praise, 7 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • High-speed stability strength in 1 of 5 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Value for money weakness in 1 of 5 tests 13 praise, 0 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Dry handling no test mentions it 12 praise, 2 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 1 praise, 9 criticise of 74 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 8

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

2013 2 tests
2012 5 tests
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2012 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

While the Nexen N8000 might be the least expensive tire on test, it proves that you get what you pay for by being slowest by a fair margin in the wet, and subjectively one of the worst tires on test

WinnerPirelli P Zero

2011 1 test
P13 of 14 Beat 8% of the field

2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Aquaplaning is the largest strength of the Nexen, longest dry braking and highest rolling resistance costs it valuable points

WinnerPirelli P Zero

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