68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
42/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 vs Nexen CP641 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 and Nexen CP641 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 is stronger on wet. Nexen CP641 is stronger on treadwear, dry and handling.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
CP641 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecopia EP422 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 59 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 57 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecopia EP422 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CP641 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CP641 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 | CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 | Nexen CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 70 | 75 |
| Wet | 71 | 59 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 72 | 70 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 76 |
| Handling | 64 | 67 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Nexen CP641 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives mixed reviews, primarily praised for its exceptional tread longevity and value-for-money proposition. While many users appreciate its dry-weather comfort and quiet ride, a significant portion of the user base reports poor wet-weather performance, including hydroplaning and a lack of steering confidence.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Generally comfortable ride quality
- Good dry-weather traction
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and braking performance
- High levels of road noise reported by many users
- Inconsistent quality control, including reports of sidewall cracking and belt separation
- Lack of steering feedback and confidence during aggressive maneuvers
Observations
- Users with heavier or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Celica GT-Four, Turbo Rover) noted a lack of confidence and 'twitchy' handling at the limit.
- Drivers of family vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Scenic reported higher satisfaction regarding comfort and noise levels compared to those with sportier setups.
- The tire is directional, which some users noted as a limitation for rotation patterns.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 | B · Nexen CP641 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone
69
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 and Nexen CP641 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 is stronger on wet. Nexen CP641 is stronger on treadwear, dry and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen CP641 scores 76 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 scores 71 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen CP641 scores 75 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen CP641 scores 67 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP422
Tire B · Nexen CP641
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.