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Nexen N Fera Primus vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin — 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 + 8 road tests and 11 + 45 owner reviews. How we score

Ultrac Satin is ahead, 76–69

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Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire ANexen

N Fera Primus

Summer

± 7

Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 79 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Tire BVredestein

Ultrac Satin

Summer

± 8

Tests 70 · 8 tests Owners 85 · 45 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 75

    Dry

    N Fera Primus +8
    67
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 8 tests7354
    Reviews found online7887

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 77.8 = 75

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 53.9 + 40% × 87.3 = 67

  2. 85

    Wet

    N Fera Primus +5
    80
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 8 tests8676
    Reviews found online8487

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 83.5 = 85

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 86.5 = 80

  3. 57

    Comfort

    Ultrac Satin +32
    89
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests3295
    Reviews found online7484

    N Fera Primus: 40% × 32.2 + 60% × 73.8 = 57

    Ultrac Satin: 40% × 95.5 + 60% × 84.2 = 89

  4. 65

    Noise

    Ultrac Satin +13
    78
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests6485
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 64.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 65

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 78

    No owner ratings of noise for N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 50

    Treadwear

    Ultrac Satin +24
    74
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests3370
    Reviews found online7781

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 32.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 50

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 69.8 + 40% × 80.6 = 74

  6. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Ultrac Satin +10
    85
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Reviews found online7585
  7. 54

    Efficiency

    Ultrac Satin +17
    71
    Why this score
    SourceN Fera PrimusUltrac Satin
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 5 tests5471
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen N Fera PrimusVredestein Ultrac Satin
Relative Score 69 76
Dry 75 67
Wet 85 80
Comfort 57 89
Noise 65 78
Treadwear 50 74
Handling (owners) 75 85
Efficiency 54 71

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Ultrac Satin

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.

DisciplineCategoryN Fera PrimusUltrac SatinΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #17/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview 92% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test 98% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 57% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #7/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 98% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 95% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise (tester's mark) Noise 60% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 59% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 71% #8/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test 79% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 75% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 62% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test #6/8 2021 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test R18 – Different tests

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
All owner themes in the N Fera Primus review

Tire B Ultrac Satin

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to top-tier premium brands

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can cause a 'wobbly' or 'sway' feeling during hard cornering
  • Lack of sharp steering feedback compared to dedicated performance tires
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users noting rapid wear
All owner themes in the Ultrac Satin review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen N Fera Primus B · Vredestein Ultrac Satin
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available5052
Rim diameters15″ – 19″16″ – 20″
Sizes in common2828

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen N Fera Primus

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Satin — better comfort, treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if dry and wet matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 89 vs 57 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 74 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 71 vs 54 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 78 vs 65 on noise.

Tire A · Nexen N Fera Primus
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Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Satin
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N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Which is better in the wet, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Nexen N Fera Primus, 85 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Nexen N Fera Primus, 75 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 78 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 89 vs 57 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 74 vs 50 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, N Fera Primus or Ultrac Satin?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 71 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