76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
53/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
25 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen N Fera Primus vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
87/100
19 professional tests
User signal (40%)
70/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera Primus — better noise, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 if comfort matters 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
Score (0–100)
N Fera Sport SU2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 81 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 77 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 93% | 92% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 93% | 70% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 92% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Fera Sport SU2 leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 67 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera Primus | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 71 |
| Dry | 76 | 78 |
| Wet | 84 | 79 |
| Snow | 76 | – |
| Comfort | 35 | 82 |
| Noise | 85 | 57 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 58 |
| Handling | 77 | 76 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 89% #10/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 94% #5/7 · 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test | -4.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #19/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 97% #3/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 64% #18/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 83% #10/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | -19.2 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 97% #14/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 70% #40/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 76% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | -6.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 70% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | -30.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #19/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 76% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | -0.3 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 54% #18/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #7/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | -38.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 10% #10/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | -2.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | -60 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 91% #4/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | -30.7 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #18/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #7/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 93% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 70% #13/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +23 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% #14/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/7 · 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test | -5.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #7/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that offers impressive initial grip in both wet and dry conditions. While many users praise its affordability compared to premium brands, the consensus is heavily polarized by reports of rapid tread wear and inconsistent long-term durability.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Strong initial dry and wet handling capabilities
- Quiet operation and good comfort levels when new
- Predictable and stable cornering performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Inconsistent quality control leading to sidewall or shoulder damage
- Performance degradation as the tire ages
- Mediocre ride comfort and increased noise levels over time
Observations
- Users driving heavier vehicles or SUVs, such as the BMW iX1, report severe shoulder wear despite proper alignment.
- Factory-fitted units on various vehicles have received mixed feedback, with some users reporting premature cracking or structural damage within the first few thousand miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera Primus | B · Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Nexen
71
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N Fera Primus — better noise, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 scores 82 vs 35 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 85 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 85 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire B · Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
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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.