63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
45 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Nexen N3000 vs Nitto NT 01 — 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
Tire B
Nitto
Nitto NT 01
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nitto NT 01 — better dry, handling and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N3000 if comfort and wet matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
NT 01 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N3000 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 46 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N3000 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 46 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N3000 | Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 66 |
| Dry | 73 | 94 |
| Wet | 55 | 46 |
| Comfort | 67 | 46 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 73 |
| Handling | 62 | 83 |
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63
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nexen N3000 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive dry-weather performance and aesthetic appeal for the price. However, user consensus is polarized, with significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction, inconsistent tread life, and reports of premature sidewall cracking or structural failure.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering stability
- Attractive, modern tread design
- Generally quiet ride quality for a budget tire
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and high risk of hydroplaning
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking, bulging, or structural failure
- Inconsistent tread wear, with many users reporting rapid depletion
- Lack of progressive grip, leading to sudden loss of traction
Observations
- High-torque and performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Jaguar XKR, 300ZX TT, Supra TT) frequently report dangerous loss of traction in wet conditions.
- Users with FWD hatchbacks and sedans generally report better satisfaction for daily commuting, provided they avoid aggressive driving in the rain.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance degrades significantly as the tread wears down, particularly regarding wet-weather safety.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
- Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition for track day participants
Cons
- Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
- High levels of road noise
- Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
- Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks
Observations
- Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
- Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N3000 | B · Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 17 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Nexen
66
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Nitto NT 01 — better dry, handling and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N3000 if comfort and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N3000 scores 67 vs 46 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nitto NT 01 scores 94 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT 01 scores 83 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Nexen N3000
Tire B · Nitto NT 01
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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.