Nexen N Blue HD review
The Nexen N Blue HD is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive performance when new, particularly in wet and dry conditions. However, user consensus indicates a significant decline in both grip and noise levels as the tread wears, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction.
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
74.3%By road tests
72.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nexen N Blue HD is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive performance when new, particularly in wet and dry conditions. However, user consensus indicates a significant decline in both grip and noise levels as the tread wears, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction.
Pros
- Strong initial grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High value-for-money proposition for budget-conscious buyers
- Smooth and quiet ride quality during the initial break-in period
- Reliable performance for daily commuting and highway driving when new
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
- Noticeable degradation in traction and grip after 10,000–20,000 kilometers
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear on front axles
- Reports of sidewall bubbling or structural issues in some instances
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire performs best on smaller vehicle platforms, with some suggesting it is better suited for sizes below 15 inches.
- Front-wheel drive vehicles reported improved traction in varied weather conditions compared to stock tires, though long-term durability remains a concern.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 15th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
15th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 53 |
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 |
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 12 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
31st of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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