Nexen N FERA RU1 review
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.
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
75%By road tests
70.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Impressive tread life for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some reports of premature chipping or rapid degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback or vibrations at highway speeds
- Performance drop-off in colder temperatures or wet conditions for some users
- Lack of responsiveness during aggressive or high-speed maneuvers
Worth knowing
- SUV owners (e.g., Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan) generally praise the comfort and longevity, though some report concerns with emergency handling.
- Users on larger rim sizes (e.g., 20-inch) have reported specific issues with sidewall flex and vibration that were not present on smaller, higher-profile sizes.
- Performance on modern EVs (e.g., Kia EV6) appears polarized, with some users finding the handling characteristics unsuitable for the vehicle's dynamics.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 7th of 10 |