Nexen N'Fera RU1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 57% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 67 · 28 reviews analysed Road tests 61 · 3 tests
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Nexen N'Fera RU1 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for noise (67) and weakest for efficiency (52). 28 owner reviews rate it 67 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 54 — 9th of 9 (2017 Motor Mag UHP tire Test), 7th of 10 (2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 52 — 10th of 10 (2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test)
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
67/100From 28 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
61/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is generally well-regarded as an affordable, comfort-oriented tire that delivers impressive ride quality and value for money compared to premium alternatives. While most users praise its low noise, wet-and-dry grip, and smooth cruising capabilities on various SUVs and crossovers, a minority of reviewers report concerns regarding rapid wear, high-speed steering responsiveness, and poor performance on specific heavy or EV platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium tier brands
- High level of ride comfort and impact absorption over rough roads
- Low road noise and quiet highway cruising
- Reliable dry and wet traction for everyday driving and touring
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear or chipping reported by some users
- Softer sidewalls can lead to reduced steering feedback and vague high-speed handling
- Mixed performance in colder temperatures or under hard acceleration
Worth knowing
- Users fitted on mid-size to large SUVs (such as the Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan, and Honda CR-V) frequently highlighted the superior ride comfort and quietness compared to factory tires like Michelin or Bridgestone.
- Drivers utilizing 18-inch sizes noted a lighter steering feel and improved comfort, though some larger 20-inch fitments experienced sidewall flex and vibration issues.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2017 Motor Mag UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 |
Source: Motor
2017 Summer SUV tire Test · 235/40 R18
5th of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 5 |
Nexen N'Fera RU1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | B in 48% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 53% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 67–73 dB |
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