Nereus NS805+ review
The Nereus NS805+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive traction on snow and ice, rivaling premium competitors in performance. While users praise its quiet operation and cost-effectiveness, the consensus indicates that its tread life is limited, with performance noticeably declining after two seasons of use.
Owners rate it 35.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
88%By road tests
52.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nereus NS805+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive traction on snow and ice, rivaling premium competitors in performance. While users praise its quiet operation and cost-effectiveness, the consensus indicates that its tread life is limited, with performance noticeably declining after two seasons of use.
Pros
- Excellent traction on snow and ice surfaces
- Low noise levels for a comfortable ride
- High value-to-price ratio
- Strong performance parity with premium brands during initial use
Cons
- Short tread life and limited longevity
- Significant performance degradation by the third season
Worth knowing
- Performance is highly effective for winter-specific driving conditions, though users should plan for a two-season replacement cycle.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter tire Test · 205/60 R16
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Price | 1st of 8 |