Nexen N Fera Primus review
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.
Owners rate it 34.3 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
87.2%By road tests
52.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Rough Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 10 |
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 13th of 16 | |
| Value | 11th of 16 | |
| Price | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 11th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 6th of 16 |
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 50 | |
| Value | 39th of 50 | |
| Wear | 40th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 40th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 12th of 50 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
17th of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 14th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 21 | |
| Noise | 17th of 21 | |
| Value | 9th of 21 | |
| Wear | 18th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 21 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
10th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 44 |