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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
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No reviews yet
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiProContact vs Nexen N FERA AU7 — 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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Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Nexen N FERA AU7 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 51 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiProContact | Nexen N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 89 |
| Dry | – | 94 |
| Wet | – | 91 |
| Snow | – | 86 |
| Comfort | – | 92 |
| Noise | – | 86 |
| Treadwear | – | 86 |
| Handling | – | 90 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
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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 N Fera AU7 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that delivers impressive comfort, quiet operation, and reliable handling across various weather conditions. While most users are highly satisfied with the performance-to-price ratio, some reports of premature tread wear and uneven wear patterns suggest inconsistent longevity for certain driving styles.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong handling and grip in dry, wet, and light snow conditions
- High level of driver confidence in inclement weather
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and cupping
- Potential for uneven wear patterns over time
- Minor tracking issues on specific road surfaces like bridge gratings
Observations
- Users transitioning from dedicated Ultra High Performance tires to the N Fera AU7 on sedans like the Mazda 6 noted a slight decrease in fuel economy.
- Drivers of European sedans, such as the Audi A4, report satisfactory all-season performance but note that tread life may be limited to approximately 30,000-40,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiProContact | B · Nexen N FERA AU7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
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/ 100
Continental
89
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Nexen
Only Nexen N FERA AU7 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Continental ContiProContact
Tire B · Nexen N FERA AU7
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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.