Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nexen CP661 review

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Owners 56 · 11 reviews analysed

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Nexen CP661 has a Relative Score of 61 out of 100 among summer tires. 11 owner reviews rate it 56 out of 100. 71% would buy it again.

Nexen CP661

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

56/100

From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 71%
Dry
Overall dry
56
Wet
Overall wet
58
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
45
Comfort
Overall comfort
58
Noise
Overall noise
57
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
59
Handling
Overall handling
59

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.

The Nexen CP661 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that consistently exceeds expectations for daily driving and family-oriented vehicles. Users report reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, alongside commendable tread longevity and low noise levels, making it a strong competitor against more expensive premium brands.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money compared to premium alternatives.
  • Reliable and consistent grip in both wet and dry weather conditions.
  • Impressive tread life, with some users reporting significantly higher mileage than premium tires.
  • Low road noise levels contributing to a comfortable ride quality.

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread wear reports, with some users experiencing premature replacement intervals.
  • Performance is optimized for standard commuting rather than high-performance driving.
  • Limited availability of specific speed ratings or sizes for specialized vehicles.

Worth knowing

  • Users driving front-wheel-drive hatchbacks noted excellent straight-line tracking and stability on motorway surfaces.
  • Owners of family-oriented vehicles ('mum buses') frequently praised the tire for providing a safe and confident driving experience in varied road conditions.

Nexen CP661 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth9/32″
UTQG400 A B
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi
EU label: wet gripC in 91% of sizes
EU label: energyC in 64% of sizes
EU label: external noise69–71 dB

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