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 SU1 — 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.
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75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
76/100
160 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Nexen N Fera Primus and Nexen N Fera SU1 are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Fera Primus is stronger on treadwear and wet. Nexen N Fera SU1 is stronger on comfort.
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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 SU1 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 95% | 89% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 86% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU1 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | 40 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU1 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera Primus | Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 78 |
| Wet | 84 | 81 |
| Snow | 76 | 76 |
| Comfort | 35 | 56 |
| Noise | 85 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 72 |
| Handling | 77 | 75 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
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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 | 95% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 89% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -0.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | -12.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -0.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 9% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 20% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -10.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #20/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 40% #8/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -34.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 60% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -35.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 94% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | -7.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | -1.2 | 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 SU1 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range summer tire that frequently punches above its weight class, often compared favorably to premium brands like Continental and Michelin. While most users praise its exceptional comfort, low noise levels, and reliable wet/dry grip, a notable segment of reviewers reports concerns regarding premature sidewall cracking and soft sidewall construction that can impact handling precision on heavier or performance-oriented vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Very low road noise and high ride comfort
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Predictable handling characteristics for standard road use
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking and tread block degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feel or instability on heavy vehicles
- Performance drop-off noted as tread depth decreases
- Not suitable for winter conditions despite occasional mislabeling
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles (e.g., SUVs, EVs, or large sedans) frequently report that the soft sidewalls lead to a 'floating' sensation or lack of cornering confidence.
- Users replacing factory-fitted run-flat tires on BMWs and other luxury vehicles consistently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Performance-oriented drivers note that the tire lacks the necessary rigidity for track use or aggressive spirited driving compared to dedicated UHP tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera Primus | B · Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Nexen
75
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Nexen N Fera Primus and Nexen N Fera SU1 are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Fera Primus is stronger on treadwear and wet. Nexen N Fera SU1 is stronger on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 56 vs 35 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 85 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 84 vs 81 on wet.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU1
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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.