Nexen N Fera Primus review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 72% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 78 · 11 reviews analysed Road tests 62 · 7 tests
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Nexen N Fera Primus has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. In 7 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (86) and weakest for comfort (32). 11 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 60% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 30,000 km (19,000 miles) on average, newest 2024.
- Strength: Wet 86 — 1st of 10 (2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test), 4th of 50 (2023 ADAC Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 54 — 18th of 21 (2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test), 17th of 20 (2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Treadwear 34 — 19th of 20 (2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test), 18th of 21 (2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Comfort 32 — 9th of 10 (2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test)
Owners rate it 16 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
78/100From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
62/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen N Fera Primus generally receives positive feedback from users for its impressive dry and wet grip, high comfort levels, and affordable price point. While most drivers praise its quiet ride and smooth impact absorption compared to rivals like Michelin, some note minor drawbacks regarding increased noise, longer braking distances than select competitors, and quicker tread wear.
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
- Excellent value for money given the quality and performance
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
- Minor durability concerns, such as tiny cracks forming on the upper sidewall after extended use
Worth knowing
- Drivers of light compact cars like the Mazda 2 noted that the XL rating can feel a bit stiff and overly sensitive to road imperfections on smaller 16-inch wheels.
- Users replacing older Michelin Primacy tires on smaller hatchbacks highlighted an immediate reduction in harshness, tramlining, and noise.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Rough Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 10 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 20th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 11th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 13th of 16 | |
| Value | 11th of 16 | |
| Price | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 11th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 6th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Summer tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
11th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 55 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 50 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 50 | |
| Value | 39th of 50 | |
| Wear | 40th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 40th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 12th of 50 |
Source: ADAC
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
17th of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 14th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 21 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 21 | |
| Noise | 17th of 21 | |
| Value | 9th of 21 | |
| Wear | 18th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 21 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
10th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 44 |
Source: Auto Bild
Nexen N Fera Primus specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A in 53% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 46% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–72 dB |
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