70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
48/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Transforce AT2 vs Nexen Roadian CT8 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better snow, comfort and handling. 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)
Roadian CT8 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Transforce AT2 | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Transforce AT2 | Nexen Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 82 |
| Dry | 76 | 85 |
| Wet | 75 | 81 |
| Snow | 57 | 84 |
| Comfort | 67 | 84 |
| Noise | 71 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 79 |
| Handling | 70 | 80 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
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 Roadian CT8 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly, high-value option for light trucks and motorhomes, offering respectable dry handling and comfort. However, user experiences are polarized, with a significant subset of owners reporting serious structural reliability issues, such as premature bulging and tread separation, particularly in commercial van applications.
Pros
- Competitive pricing and high value for the cost
- Good dry road handling and stability
- Comfortable ride quality
- Robust construction noted by some motorhome owners
Cons
- Significant reports of structural failures, including sidewall bulges and tread separation
- Poor wet weather performance and grip degradation over time
- Inconsistent longevity and durability under commercial use
- Temperature sensitivity affecting dry grip
Observations
- Motorhome and RV owners frequently praise the tire's load-bearing capacity and construction compared to premium alternatives.
- Commercial van operators report higher rates of structural failure, suggesting the tire may struggle with the specific demands of frequent urban delivery cycles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Transforce AT2 | B · Nexen Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Van |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 16/32″ | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 80 psi | 65 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Firestone
82
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better snow, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 84 vs 57 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 84 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 80 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 85 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone Transforce AT2
Tire B · Nexen Roadian CT8
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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.