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 Toyo Proxes ST — 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
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
76 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes ST — better wet, treadwear and comfort. 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
Score (0–100)
Proxes ST leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes ST leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 84 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes ST leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 85 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes ST leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes ST leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | N3000 | Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N3000 | Toyo Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 89 |
| Dry | 73 | 96 |
| Wet | 55 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 84 |
| Comfort | 67 | 93 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 92 |
| Handling | 62 | 71 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
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.
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 Toyo Proxes ST series is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions while offering a quiet, comfortable ride. While most users praise its longevity and aggressive aesthetic, a minority of owners report inconsistent experiences regarding road noise and wet-weather hydroplaning resistance.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road handling
- High value-to-price ratio
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Impressive tread life and durability
- Aggressive, attractive tread design
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep or heavy snow
- Occasional reports of increased road noise at high speeds
- Some users noted hydroplaning tendencies in standing water
- Variable tread life experiences depending on vehicle weight and driving style
Observations
- Owners of heavy SUVs like the BMW X5 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT frequently report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction when replacing factory run-flat tires with the Proxes ST.
- Users with high-torque trucks and performance SUVs noted that the tire provides superior grip during hard launches and cornering compared to all-terrain alternatives.
- Drivers using low-profile sizes (e.g., 24-inch wheels) noted a firmer, sometimes rougher ride, which is attributed to the tire's sport-oriented construction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N3000 | B · Toyo Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Nexen
89
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes ST — better wet, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo Proxes ST scores 91 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes ST scores 92 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes ST scores 93 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes ST scores 96 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Nexen N3000
Tire B · Toyo Proxes ST
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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.