81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
21 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Nexen N Fera AU5 vs Nexen N Priz RH7 — 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.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
52 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera AU5 — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N Priz RH7 if dry 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 Priz RH7 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 73 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N Priz RH7 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 59 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
N Fera AU5 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 49 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 10 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Fera AU5 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 69 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Fera AU5 leads by 2
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Fera AU5 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 62 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Fera AU5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | N Fera AU5 | N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera AU5 | Nexen N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 78 |
| Dry | 83 | 88 |
| Wet | 78 | 80 |
| Snow | 76 | 64 |
| Comfort | 88 | 86 |
| Noise | 91 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 77 |
| Handling | 70 | 63 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nexen N Fera AU5 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and wet-weather performance, its performance in winter conditions and its softer sidewall construction remain points of contention among more spirited drivers.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong wet-weather traction and handling
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Impressive tread longevity for daily driving
Cons
- Poor performance in snow and freezing temperatures
- Softer sidewalls can lead to reduced cornering precision
- Reports of inconsistent quality control or premature structural failure
- Tendency to flat-spot in cold weather until warmed up
Observations
- Drivers of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles noted that the softer sidewalls and wet-weather grip can struggle with traction during low-speed acceleration.
- Users transitioning from performance-oriented tires (like the Pirelli PZero or Dunlop SportMaxx) noted a significant increase in comfort and noise reduction, albeit with a slight sacrifice in steering feedback.
The Nexen N Priz RH7 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive ride comfort, low road noise, and reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting. While many users praise its value and performance, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some reporting premature wear and structural issues under heavier loads.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong traction in dry and wet conditions
- Predictable handling for daily driving
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some reports of premature wear
- Soft sidewalls may not be suitable for heavy towing or high-load applications
- Occasional reports of structural failures, such as sidewall bulges or blowouts
- Mixed performance in winter conditions
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles, such as Suburbans, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable when towing or under heavy load.
- Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mini, S10 pickup) frequently report high satisfaction with ride comfort and handling.
- Longevity reports are highly polarized, ranging from users achieving over 75,000 km to others needing replacement in under 25,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera AU5 | B · Nexen N Priz RH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Nexen
78
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N Fera AU5 — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N Priz RH7 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen N Fera AU5 scores 76 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera AU5 scores 70 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Priz RH7 scores 88 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera AU5 scores 81 vs 77 on treadwear.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera AU5
Tire B · Nexen N Priz RH7
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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.