Tests – · none yet Owners 59 · 6 reviews
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Nexen N FERA SUR4 vs Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Sport Maxx 050+ is ahead, 67–62
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Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 32 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
N FERA SUR4 +667Why this score
Source N FERA SUR4 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 75 66 -
54
Wet
Sport Maxx 050+ +1266Why this score
Source N FERA SUR4 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 49 65 -
60
Comfort
Sport Maxx 050+ +464Why this score
Source N FERA SUR4 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 51 59 -
55
Treadwear
Sport Maxx 050+ +1267Why this score
Source N FERA SUR4 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 48 67 -
71
Handling
N FERA SUR4 +368Why this score
Source N FERA SUR4 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 71 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N FERA SUR4 | Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 67 |
| Dry | 73 | 67 |
| Wet | 54 | 66 |
| Comfort | 60 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 67 |
| Handling | 71 | 68 |
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Headline score
62
/ 100
N FERA SUR4
67
/ 100
Sport Maxx 050+
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A N FERA SUR4
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track-day performance
- Precise steering feedback and predictable handling
- Cost-effective alternative to more expensive track tires
Cons
- High level of road noise
- Poor wet-weather performance and dangerous hydroplaning tendencies in heavy rain
- Fast tread wear
Tire B Sport Maxx 050+
Pros
- Reliable and confident dry grip for high-speed cornering and handling
- Impressive tread wear and long-lasting durability over tens of thousands of kilometers
- Good value for money relative to premium European brands
Cons
- Excessive road and cabin noise, particularly at motorway speeds
- Stiff and harsh ride quality over bumps and rough surfaces
- Mediocre to poor wet-weather traction with tendencies to slip or aquaplane
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N FERA SUR4 | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Nexen N FERA SUR4
67
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Nexen N FERA SUR4 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 66 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 67 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N FERA SUR4 scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 64 vs 60 on comfort.
Tire A · Nexen N FERA SUR4
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.