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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 vs Toyo Open Country A/T plus — 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.

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
Owner ratings
Dry
83
Wet
81
Snow
75
Comfort
82
Noise
82
Treadwear
70
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo Open Country A/T plus

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo Open Country A/T plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
807 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
91
Snow
91
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T plus — better treadwear, snow and dry. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 13
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
83
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
96
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 84
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 10
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
81
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
91
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 73
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 16
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
75
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
91
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 83 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 11
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
82
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
93
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 64 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 78
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 7
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
82
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
89
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 22
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
70
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
92
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 71
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 10
A — Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
83
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
93
Why this score
SourceRoadian AT Pro RA8Open Country A/T plus
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Scores at a glance

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 vs Toyo Open Country A/T plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen Roadian AT Pro RA8Toyo Open Country A/T plus
Relative Score 79 92
Dry 83 96
Wet 81 91
Snow 75 91
Comfort 82 93
Noise 82 89
Treadwear 70 92
Handling 83 93

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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 Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo Open Country A/T plus

The Toyo Open Country A/T plus is widely regarded as a versatile, high-value all-terrain tire that balances respectable off-road capability with commendable on-road manners. While most users praise its quiet highway performance and strong traction in mud and snow, a subset of owners reports inconsistent experiences regarding wet-weather grip and long-term balancing stability.

Pros

  • Impressive highway quietness for an all-terrain tread pattern
  • Strong off-road performance in mud, sand, and loose rock
  • Excellent value proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Durable construction capable of handling heavy towing loads
  • Predictable handling and stability at highway speeds

Cons

  • Reports of inconsistent wet-weather traction, particularly on freshly wet pavement
  • Occasional difficulty achieving a perfect balance, leading to vibrations
  • Tread life variability, with some users noting faster-than-expected wear
  • Sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on lighter vehicles

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500, F350) report excellent load-carrying capacity and stability when towing, provided proper tire pressures are maintained.
  • EV owners (e.g., Rivian R1T) noted that while the tires are capable off-road, their weight and stiffness can negatively impact ride comfort and energy efficiency.
  • Users of lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler or Subaru Crosstrek noted that choosing the correct load rating (C vs. E) is critical to maintaining ride quality.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available39—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth13/32″—
UTQG560 A B—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallOutlined White Lettering—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T plus — better treadwear, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 92 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 91 vs 75 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 96 vs 83 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 93 vs 82 on comfort.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus

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.