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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Falken SN828 vs Nexen N7000 — 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 Falken

Falken SN828

Summer Touring tires

Falken SN828 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
54
Comfort
76
Treadwear
54
Handling
46

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N7000

All Season High Performance tires

Nexen N7000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
55/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
64
Wet
49
Comfort
49
Treadwear
76
Handling
54

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Falken SN828 and Nexen N7000 are within 2 points overall. Falken SN828 is stronger on comfort, dry and wet. Nexen N7000 is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SN828 leads by 17
A — Falken SN828
81
B — Nexen N7000
64
Why this score
SourceSN828N7000
Tyre Reviews owners 81 64

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SN828 leads by 5
A — Falken SN828
54
B — Nexen N7000
49
Why this score
SourceSN828N7000
Tyre Reviews owners 54 49

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SN828 leads by 27
A — Falken SN828
76
B — Nexen N7000
49
Why this score
SourceSN828N7000
Tyre Reviews owners 76 49

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N7000 leads by 22
A — Falken SN828
54
B — Nexen N7000
76
Why this score
SourceSN828N7000
Tyre Reviews owners 54 76

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N7000 leads by 8
A — Falken SN828
46
B — Nexen N7000
54
Why this score
SourceSN828N7000
Tyre Reviews owners 46 54

Scores at a glance

Falken SN828 vs Nexen N7000: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken SN828Nexen N7000
Relative Score 60 59
Dry 81 64
Wet 54 49
Comfort 76 49
Treadwear 54 76
Handling 46 54

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken SN828

The Falken SN828 is a polarizing budget-oriented tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback regarding its wet-weather performance and noise levels. While some users praise its value, dry grip, and comfort, others report significant safety concerns during rain and disappointing tread longevity.

Pros

  • High value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong dry weather traction
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Useful integrated tire wear indicators

Cons

  • Poor wet weather grip, including issues with wheel spin and braking
  • Inconsistent noise levels, with some users reporting excessive cabin drone
  • Subpar tread life and durability
  • Unpredictable handling in damp conditions

Observations

  • Users driving smaller, lighter vehicles like the Daihatsu Cuore reported significant traction loss in wet conditions.
  • Owners of compact hatchbacks like the Toyota Corolla noted higher-than-expected road noise levels at moderate highway speeds.
Tire B Nexen N7000

The Nexen N7000 is generally viewed as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual, low-demand driving but falls short in safety and refinement compared to premium alternatives. While some users appreciate the value proposition, the consensus highlights significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction, high noise levels, and a rapid decline in performance as the tread wears.

Pros

  • Affordable price point compared to premium brands
  • Adequate dry grip for conservative, non-spirited driving
  • Long tread life reported by some users

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather performance and safety concerns
  • Excessive road noise, particularly as the tire ages
  • Harsh ride quality, especially on low-profile sizes
  • Sudden loss of traction with minimal warning

Observations

  • Users with 19-inch, low-profile tires reported a notably harsh and unpleasant ride quality.
  • Performance is described as inadequate for turbocharged or high-torque vehicles, with users recommending them only for standard, non-performance daily drivers.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken SN828 B · Nexen N7000
CategorySummer Touring tiresAll Season High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Nexen

Too close to call: Falken SN828 and Nexen N7000 are within 2 points overall. Falken SN828 is stronger on comfort, dry and wet. Nexen N7000 is stronger on treadwear and handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Falken SN828 scores 76 vs 49 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N7000 scores 76 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Falken SN828 scores 81 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen N7000 scores 54 vs 46 on handling.

Tire A · Falken SN828
Tire B · Nexen N7000

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.