Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nexen Primus AS T1 averages a finish of 6th.
Is Expensive Better? 2026 AutoView Korean All-Season Tire Test P9 of 9
The Nexen Primus AS T1 finished last overall. Its price and weight advantages are real, but the poor wet braking and limited high-speed control outweigh them for a tire that has to keep a family safe in the rain.
Where the Nexen Primus AS T1 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P5 of 7 | 31% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 5 | 50% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P5 of 7 | 44% | - |
| Dry Circle Speed | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P3 of 7 | 69% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P3.5 of 7 | 63% | - |
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated August 9, 2026.
The Nexen Primus AS T1 shows a mixed but generally below-average overall profile across two 2026 AutoView tests, with an average finishing position of 5.5 and results ranging from a strong 2nd/5 in the summer mid-range comfort test to last place, 9th/9, in the Korean all-season comparison. Its best traits are comfort, noise control, and subjective balance, where it repeatedly scores in the upper half or close to the best tire.
The major limiting factor is wet braking, where the tire finishes last in both tests and is far from the benchmark, indicating a consistent and serious safety-related weakness. Dry objective performance is also not particularly strong, with braking and measured grip generally mid-pack to lower-pack despite acceptable subjective handling in one test.
scores well on subjective comfort (7.80, second) and cabin noise (59.9 dBA, second),- 2026 AutoView Mid-Range Comfort Tire Test (2026)
The Nexen Primus AS T1 was light, keenly priced as the second-cheapest tire here, and reasonably comfortable,- Is Expensive Better? 2026 AutoView Korean All-Season Tire Test (2026)
The Nexen Primus AS T1 is the lightest tire in the test at 9.59 kg, which helps both fuel economy and unsprung mass- 2026 AutoView Mid-Range Comfort Tire Test (2026)
The Nexen Primus AS T1 was light, keenly priced as the second-cheapest tire here, and reasonably comfortable,- Is Expensive Better? 2026 AutoView Korean All-Season Tire Test (2026)
subjective dry handling is a strong 7.4 - the predictability is close to the class-leading Hankook- 2026 AutoView Mid-Range Comfort Tire Test (2026)
Wet braking is the standout weakness of the Nexen Primus AS T1: 123 ft from 50 mph,- 2026 AutoView Mid-Range Comfort Tire Test (2026)
the wet braking of the Nexen Primus AS T1 was the longest of all nine tires- Is Expensive Better? 2026 AutoView Korean All-Season Tire Test (2026)
Dry braking is also joint-last at 142 ft- 2026 AutoView Mid-Range Comfort Tire Test (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Nexen Primus AS T1 finished last overall. Its price and weight advantages are real, but the poor wet braking and limited high-speed control outweigh them for a tire that has to keep a family safe in the rain.
AutoView overall score: 89.5 points. The Nexen Primus AS T1 takes a clear second place on the strength of its low weight, good comfort and tidy handling. The poor wet braking distance is the one thing buyers should be aware of — on a wet motorway it gives away meaningful stopping distance to its rivals.
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