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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 58 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 53 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Source | Roadian HTX RH5 | Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
| Category | Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 | Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 83 | 79 |
| Wet | 78 | 74 |
| Snow | 61 | 83 |
| Comfort | 82 | 67 |
| Noise | 84 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 83 |
| Handling | 82 | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Riken Snow is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches above its weight class, offering impressive traction in snow and ice. While it is a budget-friendly option, users consistently praise its reliability and performance, noting that it remains a competent choice for both city driving and challenging winter conditions.
| Attribute | A · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 | B · Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Nexen
Riken
Too close to call: Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 and Riken Snow are within 2 points overall. Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 is stronger on comfort, handling and dry. Riken Snow is stronger on snow and treadwear.
Riken Snow scores 83 vs 61 on snow.
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 82 vs 67 on comfort.
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 82 vs 69 on handling.
Riken Snow scores 83 vs 70 on treadwear.
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.
