Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 42 reviews
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Nexen Roadian ATX vs Nokian Outpost nAT — 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 42 + 36 owner reviews. How we score
Roadian ATX leads, 74–71 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 36 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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75
Dry
Roadian ATX +471Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 79 73 Roadian ATX: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 78.7 = 75
Outpost nAT: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 73.1 = 71
No road tests of dry for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Outpost nAT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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79
Wet
Roadian ATX +475Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 83 76 Roadian ATX: 60% × 77.2 (est.) + 40% × 82.6 = 79
Outpost nAT: 60% × 73.8 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 75
No road tests of wet for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).
No road tests of wet for Outpost nAT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).
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70
Snow
Outpost nAT +171Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 70 72 Roadian ATX: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 69.9 = 70
Outpost nAT: 60% × 70.8 (est.) + 40% × 71.9 = 71
No road tests of snow for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Outpost nAT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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69
Comfort
Roadian ATX +168Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 70 68 Roadian ATX: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 69.6 = 69
Outpost nAT: 40% × 68.9 (est.) + 60% × 68 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Noise
Roadian ATX +763Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 75 57 Roadian ATX: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 70
Outpost nAT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 57.2 = 63
No road tests of noise for Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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74
Treadwear
Roadian ATX +272Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 79 76 Roadian ATX: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 79 = 74
Outpost nAT: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.9 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Outpost nAT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison71Why this score
Source Roadian ATX Outpost nAT Reviews found online – 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen Roadian ATX | Nokian Outpost nAT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 75 | 71 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | 70 | 71 |
| Comfort | 69 | 68 |
| Noise | 70 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Roadian ATX
71
/ 100
Outpost nAT
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Roadian ATX
Pros
- Exceptional value and economical pricing compared to name-brand competitors
- Surpassingly low road noise and smooth ride comfort for an all-terrain tire
- Outstanding traction in snow, slush, ice, and heavy winter storms
Cons
- Balancing difficulties and noticeable high-speed vibrations for some users
- Occasional rear-end wet weather slippage reported on certain truck setups
- Minor aerodynamic or sidewall sway effects noted on high-profile heavy vehicles in high winds
Tire B Outpost nAT
Pros
- Exceptional winter weather traction in deep snow, packed snow, and ice
- Strong wet and dry on-road grip with a planted, firm feel
- Relatively lightweight construction compared to traditional all-terrain alternatives
Cons
- Some users experience moderate tread noise or a droning sound at highway speeds
- Occasional reports of a rougher ride compared to factory highway tires
- Rare quality control issues such as tire hop or balancing difficulties
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen Roadian ATX | B · Nokian Outpost nAT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 61 | 47 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | 14/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A B | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 41 | 41 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Nexen Roadian ATX
71
/ 100
Nokian Outpost nAT
Narrow edge: Nexen Roadian ATX — better noise, dry and wet. Where the Nokian Outpost nAT is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen Roadian ATX scores 70 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen Roadian ATX scores 75 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen Roadian ATX scores 79 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Nexen Roadian ATX
Tire B · Nokian Outpost nAT
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Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Which is better in the wet, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Nexen Roadian ATX, 79 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Nexen Roadian ATX, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 71 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Nexen Roadian ATX, 70 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Roadian ATX or Outpost nAT?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 72 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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