Tests – · none yet Owners 30 · 128 reviews
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Falken Linam VAN01 vs Nexen N Fera SU4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 128 + 81 owner reviews. How we score
N Fera SU4 is ahead, 78–43
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 81 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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45
Dry
N Fera SU4 +3479Why this score
Source Linam VAN01 N Fera SU4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 75 (est.) Reviews found online 32 85 Linam VAN01: 60% × 53.2 (est.) + 40% × 32.1 = 45
N Fera SU4: 60% × 74.8 (est.) + 40% × 84.6 = 79
No road tests of dry for Linam VAN01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for N Fera SU4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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44
Wet
N Fera SU4 +3882Why this score
Source Linam VAN01 N Fera SU4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 50 (est.) ≈ 79 (est.) Reviews found online 33 86 Linam VAN01: 60% × 50.3 (est.) + 40% × 33.4 = 44
N Fera SU4: 60% × 78.9 (est.) + 40% × 85.7 = 82
No road tests of wet for Linam VAN01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for N Fera SU4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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44
Comfort
N Fera SU4 +3276Why this score
Source Linam VAN01 N Fera SU4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 33 80 Linam VAN01: 40% × 61.4 (est.) + 60% × 32.5 = 44
N Fera SU4: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 79.7 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Linam VAN01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for N Fera SU4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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40
Treadwear
N Fera SU4 +3171Why this score
Source Linam VAN01 N Fera SU4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 51 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 24 74 Linam VAN01: 60% × 51.2 (est.) + 40% × 24.2 = 40
N Fera SU4: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for Linam VAN01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for N Fera SU4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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32
Handling (owners)
N Fera SU4 +4779Why this score
Source Linam VAN01 N Fera SU4 Reviews found online 32 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Linam VAN01 | Nexen N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 43 | 78 |
| Dry | 45 | 79 |
| Wet | 44 | 82 |
| Comfort | 44 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 40 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 32 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
43
/ 100
Linam VAN01
78
/ 100
N Fera SU4
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Linam VAN01
Pros
- Good wet and dry traction compared to worn tires
- Low road noise and smooth ride comfort
- Stiff sidewalls and durable tread life for many users
Cons
- Some users report severe wheel spin and poor traction in damp or wet conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with extreme outliers reporting premature wear down to 3mm quickly
- Lack of braking confidence reported by a minority of drivers in the wet
Tire B N Fera SU4
Pros
- Outstanding value for money compared to major premium brands
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable and predictable grip in both dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can lead to less precise steering feedback and body roll during aggressive cornering
- Average or faster-than-expected treadwear for some driving styles
- Can become harder and noisier as the tire ages or wears down
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Linam VAN01 | B · Nexen N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Van | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 26 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
43
/ 100
Falken Linam VAN01
78
/ 100
Nexen N Fera SU4
Winner: Nexen N Fera SU4 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 79 vs 32 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 82 vs 44 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 79 vs 45 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 76 vs 44 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken Linam VAN01
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU4
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Linam VAN01 or N Fera SU4?
Which is better in the wet, Linam VAN01 or N Fera SU4?
Nexen N Fera SU4, 82 vs 44 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Linam VAN01 or N Fera SU4?
Nexen N Fera SU4, 79 vs 45 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Linam VAN01 or N Fera SU4?
Nexen N Fera SU4, 76 vs 44 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Linam VAN01 or N Fera SU4?
Nexen N Fera SU4, 71 vs 40 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology