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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 vs Nexen N Fera Primus — 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.

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
62 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
73
Snow
–
Comfort
72
Noise
–
Treadwear
67
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Fera Primus

Summer Premium Touring tires

Nexen N Fera Primus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
53/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
25 owner reviews
Dry
76
Wet
84
Snow
76
Comfort
35
Noise
85
Treadwear
85
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera Primus — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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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) Ventus Prime 2 leads by 3
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
79
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
76
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Professional tests (TWG score) – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 79 87

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Fera Primus leads by 11
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
73
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
84
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Professional tests (TWG score) – 81
Tyre Reviews owners 73 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
–
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
76

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus Prime 2 leads by 37
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
72
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
35
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Professional tests (TWG score) – 1
Tyre Reviews owners 72 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
–
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
85
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Professional tests (TWG score) – 81

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Fera Primus leads by 18
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
67
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
85
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Tyre Reviews owners 67 84

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera Primus leads by 6
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
71
B — Nexen N Fera Primus
77
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2N Fera Primus
Tyre Reviews owners 71 77
DriverReviews owners 82 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 vs Nexen N Fera Primus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 2Nexen N Fera Primus
Relative Score 72 74
Dry 79 76
Wet 73 84
Snow – 76
Comfort 72 35
Noise – 85
Treadwear 67 85
Handling 71 77

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Hankook Ventus Prime 2

The Hankook Ventus Prime2 is a polarizing tire that serves as a common original equipment (OE) fitment across various European and Asian vehicles. While many users praise its dry-weather handling, quiet ride, and value-oriented price point, a significant segment of owners reports premature tread wear and concerning sidewall degradation, such as cracking or 'perishing,' within a few years of use.

Pros

  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling performance
  • High levels of cabin comfort and low road noise
  • Competitive pricing compared to premium rivals
  • Generally reliable wet-weather traction for many users

Cons

  • Premature sidewall cracking and 'perishing' reported by low-mileage drivers
  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Vague steering feedback and handling instability on certain vehicle setups
  • Occasional reports of poor wet-weather performance and traction loss

Observations

  • Users with well-insulated, heavier vehicles like the Volvo S60/V70 report higher satisfaction regarding noise levels and longevity.
  • Owners of lighter, less-insulated hatchbacks frequently cite excessive tire roar and cabin noise as a primary drawback.
  • Some drivers of performance-oriented or 'hot hatch' vehicles noted that the tire's soft sidewalls can feel vague during spirited cornering.
Tire B Nexen N Fera Primus

The Nexen N Fera Primus is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While most users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and affordability, it is strictly a summer-oriented tire that performs poorly in freezing or wintry conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Strong wet and dry surface traction
  • High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
  • Predictable handling and stability in spirited driving

Cons

  • Poor performance and lack of traction in snow or freezing temperatures
  • Potential for rapid tread wear
  • Inconsistent reports regarding road noise levels
  • Long-term durability concerns, such as sidewall cracking after several years

Observations

  • Users with lightweight vehicles noted that XL (Extra Load) rated tires can feel overly stiff, increasing sensitivity to road imperfections.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Focus RS) reported that the tire provides competitive grip levels compared to premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 2 B · Nexen N Fera Primus
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N Fera Primus — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 if comfort and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 scores 72 vs 35 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Fera Primus scores 85 vs 67 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Fera Primus scores 84 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen N Fera Primus scores 77 vs 71 on handling.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 2
Tire B · Nexen N Fera Primus

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.