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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle Touring vs Nexen N Fera RU5 — 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.

Goodyear Eagle Touring tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
43 owner reviews
Dry
89
Wet
84
Snow
77
Comfort
85
Noise
84
Treadwear
75
Handling
53

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Fera RU5

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Nexen N Fera RU5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
18 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
88
Snow
76
Comfort
92
Noise
91
Treadwear
87
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera RU5 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 2
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
89
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
91
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 87
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 4
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
84
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
88
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 48 87
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Touring leads by 1
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
77
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
76
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tire Rack owners 54 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 –
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 7
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
85
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
92
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 97
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 7
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
84
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
91
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
SimpleTire owners 84 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 12
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
75
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
87
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tire Rack owners 60 –
Tyre Reviews owners 58 90
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera RU5 leads by 30
A — Goodyear Eagle Touring
53
B — Nexen N Fera RU5
83
Why this score
SourceEagle TouringN Fera RU5
Tyre Reviews owners 53 83

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle Touring vs Nexen N Fera RU5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle TouringNexen N Fera RU5
Relative Score 78 87
Dry 89 91
Wet 84 88
Snow 77 76
Comfort 85 92
Noise 84 91
Treadwear 75 87
Handling 53 83

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Eagle Touring

The Goodyear Eagle Touring receives highly polarized feedback, often functioning as a polarizing OEM-fitted tire that satisfies some drivers with its comfort and price point while frustrating others with premature wear and inconsistent performance. While many users praise its quiet ride and value, a significant portion of the user base reports poor longevity and lackluster traction in adverse weather conditions.

Pros

  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Competitive price point and value
  • Reliable performance in dry, fair-weather conditions
  • Satisfactory comfort for highway and long-distance driving

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Poor traction and handling in wet or snowy conditions
  • Difficulty maintaining balance
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage and road noise

Observations

  • Users with larger SUVs and crossovers, such as the Jeep Wagoneer and Mazda CX-50, frequently report inadequate wet-weather performance and limited all-season capability.
  • Tesla and other high-torque vehicle owners report mixed results, with some achieving decent mileage while others note that the tires require frequent rotation to avoid rapid degradation.
  • Owners of sedans like the Honda Accord report inconsistent experiences, ranging from 'smooth and quiet' to 'loud and poor construction' depending on individual expectations and driving habits.
Tire B Nexen N Fera RU5

The Nexen N'Fera RU5 is widely regarded as a high-value tire that delivers performance comparable to premium brands at a significantly lower price point. While most users praise its wet-weather traction, longevity, and comfort, there is a notable divide regarding its winter capabilities, with some users reporting poor performance in snow.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price compared to premium competitors
  • Strong wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Impressive tread life and durability
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance in snow and icy conditions
  • Potential for flat-spotting in cold temperatures
  • Marketed as all-season but perceived by some as better suited for summer/wet climates

Observations

  • Users on larger 20-inch wheels reported a significant improvement in noise levels and comfort compared to factory-fitted performance tires.
  • The tire demonstrates high durability on front-wheel-drive configurations, with some users reporting significantly higher mileage compared to other performance-oriented brands.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle Touring B · Nexen N Fera RU5
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available29—
Rim diameters18″ – 24″—
Tread depth8 - 12/32″—
UTQG350 - 560 A A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N Fera RU5 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen N Fera RU5 scores 83 vs 53 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Fera RU5 scores 87 vs 75 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen N Fera RU5 scores 92 vs 85 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Nexen N Fera RU5 scores 91 vs 84 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Touring
Tire B · Nexen N Fera RU5

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.