87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper Zeon 4XS vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 — Compared (September 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
87/100
19 professional tests
User signal (40%)
70/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Zeon 4XS — better treadwear, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Zeon 4XS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 67 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Zeon 4XS | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 73 |
| Dry | 87 | 78 |
| Wet | 89 | 79 |
| Comfort | 91 | 82 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 58 |
| Handling | 80 | 76 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 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.
The Cooper Zeon 4XS is widely regarded as an underrated, high-performance SUV tire that offers exceptional value compared to premium competitors. Users consistently praise its quiet ride, impressive wet-weather handling, and robust rim protection, making it a favored choice for heavy luxury SUVs like the Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High level of cabin comfort with minimal road noise
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands like Michelin and Pirelli
- Effective rim protection design for heavy vehicles
Cons
- Limited brand recognition compared to major market leaders
- Potential for reduced dry grip due to wide groove patterns
- Uncertainty regarding long-term tread life for some users
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of heavy luxury SUVs, specifically the Range Rover, Discovery 4, and Porsche Cayenne.
- Users noted that the tire's structural integrity and rim protection are particularly well-suited for the weight and demands of large 4x4 vehicles.
The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that offers impressive initial grip in both wet and dry conditions. While many users praise its affordability compared to premium brands, the consensus is heavily polarized by reports of rapid tread wear and inconsistent long-term durability.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Strong initial dry and wet handling capabilities
- Quiet operation and good comfort levels when new
- Predictable and stable cornering performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Inconsistent quality control leading to sidewall or shoulder damage
- Performance degradation as the tire ages
- Mediocre ride comfort and increased noise levels over time
Observations
- Users driving heavier vehicles or SUVs, such as the BMW iX1, report severe shoulder wear despite proper alignment.
- Factory-fitted units on various vehicles have received mixed feedback, with some users reporting premature cracking or structural damage within the first few thousand miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Zeon 4XS | B · Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Cooper
73
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Cooper Zeon 4XS — better treadwear, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper Zeon 4XS scores 88 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Zeon 4XS scores 89 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Zeon 4XS scores 87 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Zeon 4XS scores 91 vs 82 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper Zeon 4XS
Tire B · Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
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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.