Tests 64 · 3 tests Owners 63 · 164 reviews
Best test result: #14 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
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Nexen N Fera SU1 vs Pirelli P Zero Nero — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
N Fera SU1 leads, 64–61 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 141 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
P Zero Nero +564Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Professional tests (TWG score) 55 – Reviews found online 64 62 -
65
Wet
N Fera SU1 +461Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – Reviews found online 68 58 -
58
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Reviews found online 50 – -
66
Comfort
N Fera SU1 +561Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Professional tests (TWG score) 66 – Reviews found online 67 52 -
69
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 69 – -
67
Treadwear
N Fera SU1 +859Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 61 54 -
66
Handling
N Fera SU1 +858Why this score
Source N Fera SU1 P Zero Nero Reviews found online 66 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Fera SU1 | Pirelli P Zero Nero |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 61 |
| Dry | 59 | 64 |
| Wet | 65 | 61 |
| Snow | 58 | – |
| Comfort | 66 | 61 |
| Noise | 69 | – |
| Treadwear | 67 | 59 |
| Handling | 66 | 58 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
N Fera SU1
61
/ 100
P Zero Nero
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | P Zero Nero | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 38% #14/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 25% #4/8 · 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tyre Test | +13.1 | 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 P Zero Nero
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering precision
- Strong, durable sidewall construction resistant to pothole damage
- High level of steering feedback and responsiveness
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Fera SU1 | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 97 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 24″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Nexen N Fera SU1
61
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Nero
Winner: Nexen N Fera SU1 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 67 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 66 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 66 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P Zero Nero scores 64 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Nexen N Fera SU1
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Nero
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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.