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/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiProContact vs Nexen N1000 — 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
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Nexen N1000 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
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)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiProContact | Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 68 |
| Dry | – | 78 |
| Wet | – | 66 |
| Comfort | – | 63 |
| Treadwear | – | 67 |
| Handling | – | 66 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Tire A
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/ 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 N1000 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that divides opinion between those who value its longevity and value-for-money, and those who find its performance and refinement lacking. While some users report excellent durability and reliable dry-weather handling, others cite significant issues with road noise, wet-weather traction, and structural integrity.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Competitive price point
- Predictable and stable dry-weather grip
- Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
Cons
- Excessive road noise levels
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and traction
- Lack of steering feedback
- Reports of premature flat-spotting and structural sidewall issues
Observations
- Users with higher-horsepower vehicles (150bhp+) reported difficulty putting power down effectively in dry conditions.
- Drivers of mid-sized sedans like the Volvo S60 reported high satisfaction with long-term mileage and motorway performance.
- Some users noted that noise levels tend to increase noticeably as the tread depth wears down.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiProContact | B · Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance 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
68
/ 100
Nexen
Only Nexen N1000 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 N1000
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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.