Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 78 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Nexen N Fera Primus vs Toyo Proxes Comfort — 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 7 + 15 road tests and 11 + 633 owner reviews. How we score
Proxes Comfort is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 76 · 15 tests Owners 79 · 633 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 5 tests that measured dry braking for both, N Fera Primus won 0 and Proxes Comfort won 5 (average 95% vs 97% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured wet braking for both, N Fera Primus won 3 and Proxes Comfort won 2 (average 94% vs 92% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, N Fera Primus won 2 and Proxes Comfort won 1 (average 96% vs 92% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wear for both, N Fera Primus won 0 and Proxes Comfort won 3 (average 48% vs 58% of the best).
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75
Dry
Proxes Comfort +883Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 14 tests 73 86 Reviews found online 77 79 Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–5 95% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 100% N Fera Primus: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 77.3 = 75
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 86 + 40% × 78.7 = 83
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85
Wet
N Fera Primus +481Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 14 tests 86 80 Reviews found online 83 83 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 88% 82% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 96% 92% Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 94% 92% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 93% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 92% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% N Fera Primus: 60% × 85.8 + 40% × 83.3 = 85
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 82.6 = 81
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57
Comfort
Proxes Comfort +1370Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 32 59 Reviews found online 73 78 N Fera Primus: 40% × 31.8 + 60% × 73.3 = 57
Proxes Comfort: 40% × 58.8 + 60% × 78.1 = 70
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65
Noise
Proxes Comfort +671Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests 64 74 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 98% N Fera Primus: 60% × 64.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 65
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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51
Treadwear
Proxes Comfort +2071Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 34 67 Reviews found online 77 78 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 40% 46% Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 48% 58% N Fera Primus: 60% × 33.7 + 40% × 76.9 = 51
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 77.5 = 71
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75
Handling (owners)
Proxes Comfort +277Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Reviews found online 75 77 -
54
Efficiency
Proxes Comfort +660Why this score
Source N Fera Primus Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 10 tests 54 60 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 75% 80%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera Primus | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 83 |
| Wet | 85 | 81 |
| Comfort | 57 | 70 |
| Noise | 65 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 54 | 60 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
N Fera Primus
77
/ 100
Proxes Comfort
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Nexen N Fera Primus finished ahead 1 times and Toyo Proxes Comfort 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | N Fera Primus | Proxes Comfort | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 97% | −2.2 | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −1.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 88% | 82% | +6.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 92% | +3.9 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 92% | +2.0 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 93% | 91% | +2.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% | 92% | −0.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 86% #13/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | −0.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 40% | 46% | −6.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 48% | 58% | −10.5 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% | 95% | +1.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 75% | 80% | −4.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 75% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 70% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #19/20 | #18/20 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 57% | 63% | −5.7 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #11/55 | #6/55 | – | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A N Fera Primus
Pros
- Fantastic dry and wet grip with stable cornering and predictable handling
- High level of comfort with a smooth, soft ride that absorbs bumps well
- Noticeably quieter than certain premium alternatives
Cons
- Slightly longer braking distances compared to some competing brands like Falken
- Reports of faster tread wear and relatively low initial tread depth
- Can be noisy for some drivers depending on the vehicle and road conditions
Tire B Proxes Comfort
Pros
- Excellent wet weather grip and handling
- Low road noise and quiet operation
- Strong value for money and affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited feedback and slight understeer when pushed hard
- Some drivers experienced a firmer or less comfortable ride over bumps
- Faster wear reported compared to premium long-lasting alternatives like Michelin
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera Primus | B · Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 50 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Nexen N Fera Primus
77
/ 100
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Winner: Toyo Proxes Comfort — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 71 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 70 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 83 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 71 vs 65 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is straight aquaplaning
Nexen N Fera Primus won 2 of 3 shared straight aquaplaning tests.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Comfort
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N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Which is better in the wet, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Nexen N Fera Primus, 85 vs 81 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 83 vs 75 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 71 vs 65 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 70 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 71 vs 51 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, N Fera Primus or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 60 vs 54 on our efficiency 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