71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
26 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 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.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 68 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 68 |
| Dry | 82 | 78 |
| Wet | 71 | 66 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 71 | 63 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 68 | 67 |
| Handling | 68 | 66 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 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 Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as polarizing original equipment on popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. While some users praise its dry-road stability, longevity, and value, a significant portion of owners report dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise, and inconsistent tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry-pavement grip and straight-line stability
- Competitive price point and value for money
- High mileage potential for some drivers
- Capable performance on light unpaved or rural roads
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
- High levels of road noise on various surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid wear
- Lack of confidence in winter conditions, including snow and ice
Observations
- Users of AWD vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 report highly variable experiences, ranging from excellent longevity to premature wear and poor wet-traction handling.
- The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of winter capability, with many owners noting it is unsuitable for anything beyond light, dry conditions.
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 · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | B · Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Dunlop
68
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 scores 71 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 scores 71 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 scores 82 vs 78 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
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.