74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Nexen CP672 vs Pirelli SNOWCONTROL — 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
60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen CP672 — better dry, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
CP672 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CP672 | SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen CP672 | Pirelli SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 60 |
| Dry | 83 | 60 |
| Wet | 70 | 53 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 75 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 63 |
| Handling | 66 | 60 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
60
/ 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 CP672 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While it offers impressive tread life and low noise levels, user consensus is polarized regarding its performance in adverse weather, with several reports of compromised traction in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage
- High level of ride comfort and smoothness
- Low road noise
- Strong value proposition for the price point
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
- Tendency to lose grip under hard acceleration
- Inconsistent steering feedback at low speeds
Observations
- Users on SUVs like the SsangYong Korando reported high satisfaction with durability and wet-weather performance.
- Drivers of higher-performance vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series and Hyundai Genesis, noted issues with traction loss during aggressive acceleration.
The Pirelli SNOWCONTROL receives a mixed reception from users, with experiences ranging from high satisfaction regarding longevity to significant disappointment in winter performance. While some drivers appreciate the tire's durability and snow traction, others report instability and poor handling in wet or challenging winter conditions.
Pros
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Effective traction in snowy conditions
- Reliable performance over high mileage
Cons
- Poor performance in wet weather conditions
- Noticeable lack of stability
- Soft sidewall construction leading to a vague driving feel
Observations
- Users reported achieving up to 14,000 miles with significant tread depth remaining, suggesting high wear resistance for standard passenger vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen CP672 | B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 460 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Nexen
60
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Nexen CP672 — better dry, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen CP672 scores 83 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen CP672 scores 70 vs 53 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen CP672 scores 77 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen CP672 scores 75 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Nexen CP672
Tire B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL
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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.