Tests 64 · 3 tests Owners 63 · 164 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2023 APAC Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Nexen N Fera SU1 vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Dueler H/P Sport leads, 65–64 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,954 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV 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.
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59
Dry
Dueler H/P Sport +867Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 55 72 Reviews found online 64 60 Dry Braking (% of best) 89% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 95% 99% -
65
Wet
Dueler H/P Sport +368Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 63 70 Reviews found online 68 64 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 97% -
58
Snow
Dueler H/P Sport +967Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 50 65 -
66
Comfort
N Fera SU1 +363Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 66 – Reviews found online 67 56 -
69
Noise
N Fera SU1 +366Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 69 65 -
67
Treadwear
N Fera SU1 +463Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 61 61 -
66
Handling
N Fera SU1 +957Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 66 57
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera SU1 | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 65 |
| Dry | 59 | 67 |
| Wet | 65 | 68 |
| Snow | 58 | 67 |
| Comfort | 66 | 63 |
| Noise | 69 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 63 |
| Handling | 66 | 57 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
N Fera SU1
65
/ 100
Dueler H/P Sport
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | N Fera SU1 | Dueler H/P Sport | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | −9.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 95% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | −4.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | 33% #3/8 · 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test | −13.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | +3.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #3/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A N Fera SU1
Pros
- Exceptional value and significantly lower price compared to premium brands
- Remarkably quiet ride and high overall comfort
- Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting and spirited driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause vague handling, body roll, or a floating sensation on heavier vehicles
- Faster than average tread wear or inconsistent durability for some users
- Reports of rubber cracking or splitting along the sidewalls and tread blocks over time
Tire B Dueler H/P Sport
Pros
- Impressive treadwear and longevity, with many users reporting high mileage before replacement
- Reliable and secure grip in dry road conditions
- Stable handling and solid load-bearing capability suitable for heavier SUVs and crossovers
Cons
- High levels of road noise and drone, especially on rougher surfaces or as the tire ages
- Inconsistent or poor performance in wet conditions, with several complaints of hydroplaning or slipping
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality that reduces overall vehicle comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera SU1 | B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 97 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 24″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Nexen N Fera SU1
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Too close to call: Nexen N Fera SU1 and Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Fera SU1 is stronger on handling, treadwear and comfort. Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport is stronger on snow, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 66 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 67 vs 58 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 67 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 67 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera SU1
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.