78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Falken FK510 SUV vs Nexen N FERA RU1 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
75/100
25 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Falken FK510 SUV and Nexen N FERA RU1 are within 2 points overall. Falken FK510 SUV is stronger on noise, dry and wet. Nexen N FERA RU1 is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
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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)
FK510 SUV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 97 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 82 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 98% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
FK510 SUV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 93 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 75 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N FERA RU1 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 26 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 76 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
FK510 SUV leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 74 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N FERA RU1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
FK510 SUV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | FK510 SUV | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken FK510 SUV | Nexen N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 77 |
| Dry | 93 | 82 |
| Wet | 90 | 79 |
| Comfort | 48 | 76 |
| Noise | 87 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 78 |
| Handling | 82 | 71 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 93% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 74% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 92% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 91% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 100% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +3 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 95% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 74% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 88% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -14.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #3/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 65% #4/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 64% #3/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 13% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +20.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #4/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 95% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -0.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken FK510 SUV is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that delivers excellent dry handling, comfort, and noise suppression. While users consistently praise its competitive pricing and road manners, the consensus is divided regarding tread longevity, with several reports of premature wear on performance-oriented SUVs.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Superior dry handling and traction
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in spirited driving scenarios
Cons
- Short tread life and rapid wear
- Potential for reduced fuel economy
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
- Soft sidewalls may lead to edge wear if pressures are not managed
Observations
- Performance-oriented SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne GTS and Mercedes C43 show significantly accelerated tread wear.
- Users report that the tire's soft sidewall construction enhances ride comfort but requires careful attention to alignment and tire pressure to prevent uneven edge wear.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Impressive tread life for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some reports of premature chipping or rapid degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback or vibrations at highway speeds
- Performance drop-off in colder temperatures or wet conditions for some users
- Lack of responsiveness during aggressive or high-speed maneuvers
Observations
- SUV owners (e.g., Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan) generally praise the comfort and longevity, though some report concerns with emergency handling.
- Users on larger rim sizes (e.g., 20-inch) have reported specific issues with sidewall flex and vibration that were not present on smaller, higher-profile sizes.
- Performance on modern EVs (e.g., Kia EV6) appears polarized, with some users finding the handling characteristics unsuitable for the vehicle's dynamics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken FK510 SUV | B · Nexen N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Falken
77
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Falken FK510 SUV and Nexen N FERA RU1 are within 2 points overall. Falken FK510 SUV is stronger on noise, dry and wet. Nexen N FERA RU1 is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N FERA RU1 scores 76 vs 48 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Falken FK510 SUV scores 87 vs 74 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken FK510 SUV scores 93 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken FK510 SUV scores 90 vs 79 on wet.
Tire A · Falken FK510 SUV
Tire B · Nexen N FERA RU1
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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.