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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP vs Nexen N Fera SU4 — 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.

Tire A Nexen

Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP

Summer High Performance tires

Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
30/100
1 owner review
Dry
60
Wet
30
Snow
–
Comfort
30
Noise
–
Treadwear
–
Handling
10

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Fera SU4

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Nexen N Fera SU4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
94 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
87
Snow
76
Comfort
88
Noise
91
Treadwear
82
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera SU4 — better handling, comfort and wet. 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 SU4 leads by 31
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
60
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
91
Why this score
SourceArrowSpeed Performance UHPN Fera SU4
Tyre Reviews owners 60 91

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Fera SU4 leads by 57
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
30
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
87
Why this score
SourceArrowSpeed Performance UHPN Fera SU4
Tyre Reviews owners 30 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
–
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
76

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera SU4 leads by 58
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
30
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
88
Why this score
SourceArrowSpeed Performance UHPN Fera SU4
Tyre Reviews owners 30 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
–
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
–
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
82
Why this score
SourceArrowSpeed Performance UHPN Fera SU4
Tyre Reviews owners – 81

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera SU4 leads by 70
A — Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
10
B — Nexen N Fera SU4
80
Why this score
SourceArrowSpeed Performance UHPN Fera SU4
Tyre Reviews owners 10 80

Scores at a glance

Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP vs Nexen N Fera SU4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHPNexen N Fera SU4
Relative Score 32 87
Dry 60 91
Wet 30 87
Snow – 76
Comfort 30 88
Noise – 91
Treadwear – 82
Handling 10 80

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Headline score

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 Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP

The Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP receives highly critical feedback, with users reporting significant deficiencies in handling, traction, and structural integrity. The consensus suggests that the tire fails to meet the performance expectations of an Ultra High Performance category, leading to a poor driving experience and safety concerns.

Cons

  • Severe lack of traction and grip
  • Excessive road noise
  • Poor structural integrity and sidewall stability
  • Unpredictable handling and excessive understeer

Observations

  • Users reported significant instability and swaying during direction changes when the tires were mounted on the rear axle.
  • The tire's soft construction was noted to cause handling issues even at moderate speeds, requiring electronic stability control intervention.
Tire B Nexen N Fera SU4

The Nexen N Fera SU4 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly summer tire that punches well above its price point. Users consistently praise its impressive wet and dry traction, low noise levels, and superior ride comfort compared to more expensive premium brands. While it is not a dedicated track tire, it serves as an excellent daily driver option for those seeking a balance of performance and economy.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong, predictable grip in both wet and dry conditions
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Good longevity for daily commuting and highway driving

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can lead to a lack of precision during aggressive cornering
  • Performance significantly degrades in near-freezing or snowy conditions
  • Occasional reports of sidewall bulges or premature wear under heavy use
  • Not suitable for high-performance track applications

Observations

  • Drivers of heavy vehicles or hot hatches noted that the soft sidewalls can cause a 'rolling' sensation during spirited cornering.
  • Users on luxury sedans (e.g., Lexus, Audi) frequently highlighted the tire's ability to significantly reduce road noise and improve ride quality over stock premium tires.
  • Some owners of high-torque vehicles reported faster tread wear on the front axle compared to lighter, standard passenger cars.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP B · Nexen N Fera SU4
CategorySummer High Performance tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N Fera SU4 — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 80 vs 10 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 88 vs 30 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 87 vs 30 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 91 vs 60 on dry.

Tire A · Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU4

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.