76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
53/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
25 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen N Fera Primus vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin — Compared (September 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
45 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Ultrac Satin — better comfort and handling. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if noise matters 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
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 61 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 92 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Satin leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 96% | 80% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 92% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 91% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Satin leads by 55
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Fera Primus leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 67 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Satin leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Satin leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | N Fera Primus | Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera Primus | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 82 |
| Dry | 76 | 74 |
| Wet | 84 | 85 |
| Snow | 76 | – |
| Comfort | 35 | 90 |
| Noise | 85 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 86 |
| Handling | 77 | 86 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 89% #10/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre Test | -10.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #19/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 92% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +4.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 75% #8/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +12 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 70% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 69% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 9% #11/11 · 2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -60 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 57% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 60% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -40 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #6/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 80% #10/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +16.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% #14/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -0.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 91% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +6.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nexen N Fera Primus is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While most users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and affordability, it is strictly a summer-oriented tire that performs poorly in freezing or wintry conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong wet and dry surface traction
- High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
- Predictable handling and stability in spirited driving
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of traction in snow or freezing temperatures
- Potential for rapid tread wear
- Inconsistent reports regarding road noise levels
- Long-term durability concerns, such as sidewall cracking after several years
Observations
- Users with lightweight vehicles noted that XL (Extra Load) rated tires can feel overly stiff, increasing sensitivity to road imperfections.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Focus RS) reported that the tire provides competitive grip levels compared to premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in ride quality, noise reduction, and wet-weather performance. While most users report a transformative improvement in comfort and stability compared to factory-fitted premium brands, some enthusiasts note that the sidewall construction is softer, which can lead to a less precise feel during aggressive cornering.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- High value-for-money proposition compared to top-tier premium brands
- Noticeable improvement in fuel efficiency for some users
- Predictable and stable handling for daily driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a 'wobbly' or 'sway' feeling during hard cornering
- Lack of sharp steering feedback compared to dedicated performance tires
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional reports of traction loss under high-torque acceleration
Observations
- Users with larger, heavier vehicles (e.g., Volvo S60, Audi A6) frequently praise the tire for its ability to improve ride quality and reduce cabin noise.
- Drivers of performance-oriented hatchbacks (e.g., Focus ST, Fabia VRS) report that the tire handles power well for daily use but may lack the rigidity required for track-day or extreme cornering demands.
- Proper inflation pressure is critical; some users noted that running lower pressures makes the soft sidewalls feel unstable on uneven road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera Primus | B · Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Nexen
82
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Satin — better comfort and handling. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 90 vs 35 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 85 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 86 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Satin
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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.