Tests 57 · 2 tests Owners 57 · 253 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Sumitomo BC100 vs Nexen N Fera Primus — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
N Fera Primus is ahead, 68–59
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Tests 61 · 7 tests Owners 76 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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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54
Dry
N Fera Primus +2074Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) 55 73 Reviews found online 54 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 95% -
59
Wet
N Fera Primus +2584Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) 57 85 Reviews found online 62 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 92% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
64
Comfort
BC100 +1648Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) – 32 Reviews found online 59 71 -
67
Noise
BC100 +265Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) 67 64 -
61
Treadwear
BC100 +1249Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) – 33 Reviews found online 58 74 -
56
Handling
N Fera Primus +1975Why this score
Source BC100 N Fera Primus Reviews found online 56 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Sumitomo BC100 | Nexen N Fera Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 68 |
| Dry | 54 | 74 |
| Wet | 59 | 84 |
| Comfort | 64 | 48 |
| Noise | 67 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 49 |
| Handling | 56 | 75 |
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Headline score
59
/ 100
BC100
68
/ 100
N Fera Primus
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 | BC100 | N Fera Primus | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #40/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 95% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #6/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 64% #18/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +27.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 99% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 6% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +8.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #5/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 99% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −6.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 91% #5/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | +31.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #7/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 86% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +6.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #6/8 · 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A BC100
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet and dry grip for everyday commuting
- Good water dispersion and confidence in heavy rain
Cons
- Higher than average road noise reported by some drivers
- Occasional understeer or reduced grip during aggressive cornering
- Mixed experiences regarding longevity, with a few reporting faster-than-expected wear
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Sumitomo BC100 | B · Nexen N Fera Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 50 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | 15″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Sumitomo BC100
68
/ 100
Nexen N Fera Primus
Winner: Nexen N Fera Primus — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Sumitomo BC100 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 84 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 74 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera Primus scores 75 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Sumitomo BC100 scores 64 vs 48 on comfort.
Tire A · Sumitomo BC100
Tire B · Nexen N Fera Primus
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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.