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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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 40 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
| Source | ContiTrac | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| Category | Continental ContiTrac | Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 75 |
| Dry | – | 78 |
| Wet | – | 81 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | – | 56 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | – | 72 |
| Handling | – | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 SU1 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range summer tire that frequently punches above its weight class, often compared favorably to premium brands like Continental and Michelin. While most users praise its exceptional comfort, low noise levels, and reliable wet/dry grip, a notable segment of reviewers reports concerns regarding premature sidewall cracking and soft sidewall construction that can impact handling precision on heavier or performance-oriented vehicles.
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiTrac | B · Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 12 - 14/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 520 A B | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi | 51 psi |
Continental
Nexen
Only Nexen N Fera SU1 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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.
