Nexen N Fera SU1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 48% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 62 · 165 reviews analysed Road tests 63 · 3 tests
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Nexen N Fera SU1 has a Relative Score of 63 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 efficiency (76) and weakest for dry (55). 165 owner reviews rate it 62 out of 100. 65% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 55 — 10th of 10 (2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test), 5th of 6 (2023 APAC 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
62/100From 165 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
63/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 165 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen N Fera SU1 is widely praised as an exceptional value-for-money summer tire that frequently rivals premium brands at a fraction of the cost, delivering impressive comfort, low noise, and strong dry and wet traction for daily drivers. However, some users note compromises in longevity, softer sidewalls that reduce high-speed steering precision, and occasional reports of premature rubber cracking.
Pros
- Exceptional value and significantly lower price compared to premium brands
- Remarkably quiet ride and high overall comfort
- Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting and spirited driving
- Good steering feedback and predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause vague handling, body roll, or a floating sensation on heavier vehicles
- Faster than average tread wear or inconsistent durability for some users
- Reports of rubber cracking or splitting along the sidewalls and tread blocks over time
- Reduced performance and grip once the tread wears down to lower levels
Worth knowing
- Heavier vehicles and performance cars (such as certain sedans, wagons, and EVs) often highlight issues with soft sidewalls, leading to decreased high-speed stability and accelerated tread wear.
- Drivers replacing stiff run-flat tires on BMW and Audi models frequently reported massive improvements in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise.
7 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 APAC tire Test · 225/45 R18
5th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 6 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 6 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 6 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 5th of 6 |
Source: TopTireReview
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18
14th of 22
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 6th of 22 |
Source: Consumer Reports
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 10th of 10 |
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
22nd of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
7th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
14th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Nexen N Fera SU1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | B in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 71% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 67–72 dB |
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