84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Nextry vs Toyo NanoEnergy 3 — 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.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
41 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Nextry — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Toyo NanoEnergy 3 if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Nextry leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 66 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 82 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NanoEnergy 3 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 75 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Nextry | Toyo NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 77 |
| Dry | 87 | 82 |
| Wet | 83 | 66 |
| Comfort | 91 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 83 |
| Handling | 72 | 75 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Nextry is generally regarded as a comfortable and quiet tire, favored by drivers of compact and city vehicles for its smooth ride quality. While it performs well in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity, some users report concerns regarding traction loss on wet surfaces as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and softness
- Low road noise levels
- Good steering response and ease of handling
- Impressive tread longevity even under demanding conditions
Cons
- Reduced traction on wet road surfaces
- Potential for slipping during acceleration from a standstill in wet conditions
- Performance degradation noted after the first 10,000km
Observations
- Users driving compact vehicles like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Tiida report high satisfaction with noise levels and city-driving comfort.
- AWD vehicle owners noted surprisingly capable performance in winter conditions, exceeding expectations for a standard tire.
The Toyo NanoEnergy 3 is widely regarded as a high-value, durable touring tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity. While many users praise its quiet ride and comfort, there is a significant divide regarding wet-weather performance, with some drivers reporting a lack of confidence and traction in rainy conditions.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry-weather handling and braking
- High value-for-money proposition
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip and hydroplaning concerns
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback
- Performance degradation noted by some users as the tire ages
- Not suitable for aggressive or spirited driving
Observations
- Users with lighter vehicles generally report more favorable experiences than those with heavier or more powerful cars.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW 3-series) noted that the tire's soft sidewall and touring focus do not suit spirited driving styles.
- Some users found that adjusting tire pressure is critical to optimizing wet-weather performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Nextry | B · Toyo NanoEnergy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
77
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Bridgestone Nextry — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Toyo NanoEnergy 3 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Nextry scores 83 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Nextry scores 91 vs 82 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Nextry scores 87 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo NanoEnergy 3 scores 75 vs 72 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Nextry
Tire B · Toyo NanoEnergy 3
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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.