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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 vs Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — 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 HTX RH5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Dry
83
Wet
78
Snow
61
Comfort
82
Noise
84
Treadwear
70
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

All Season Touring tires

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
80
Snow
80
Comfort
95
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — better snow and comfort. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if handling and dry matter 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 3
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
83
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
80
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 2
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
78
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
80
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire Rack owners 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 19
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
61
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
80
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 13
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
82
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
95
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire Rack owners 53 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 95
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
84
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
–
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
70
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
70
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 70
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 7
A — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
82
B — Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
75
Why this score
SourceRoadian HTX RH5Roadian H/TX RT5
Tyre Reviews owners – 75

Scores at a glance

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 vs Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen Roadian HTX RH5Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
Relative Score 76 79
Dry 83 80
Wet 78 80
Snow 61 80
Comfort 82 95
Noise 84 –
Treadwear 70 70
Handling 82 75

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Nexen Roadian HTX RH5

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

The Nexen Roadian H/TX RH5 is generally regarded as a capable OEM-fitted tire that offers strong initial performance in diverse conditions, including towing and off-road environments like sand. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its longevity and handling consistency, with several reports indicating a significant decline in performance and stability once the tread begins to wear.

Pros

  • Strong initial traction in varied weather conditions including snow, slush, and ice
  • Excellent performance for towing applications
  • Impressive off-road capability, particularly in soft sand
  • Quiet operation and good fuel efficiency when new

Cons

  • Noticeable decline in grip and handling characteristics after 8,000-10,000 miles
  • Increased susceptibility to oversteer and instability on wet surfaces as tread wears
  • Harsh ride quality and unpredictable handling at higher tire pressures
  • Rapid degradation of specialized siping, reducing all-weather effectiveness

Observations

  • Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Ssangyong Musso noted that the tire's handling characteristics are highly sensitive to inflation pressure.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a standard OEM fitment, with users noting that its performance profile changes drastically once the initial tread depth is reduced.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
Category—All Season Touring tires
Sizes available33—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth11/32″—
UTQG640 A A—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Nexen

Winner: Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — better snow and comfort. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if handling and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 80 vs 61 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 95 vs 82 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 82 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 83 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

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.