Nexen N5000 review
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The Nexen N5000 elicits a polarized range of opinions, primarily praised for its exceptional affordability, comfortable ride quality, and decent all-season traction on standard commuter vehicles. However, performance on high-powered or rear-wheel-drive vehicles reveals significant shortcomings in grip and durability, with some users reporting rapid tread wear, inner sidewall cracking, and dangerous slipperiness in wet conditions.
What owners say
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- 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
25/100From 15 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Nexen N5000 specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen N5000 elicits a polarized range of opinions, primarily praised for its exceptional affordability, comfortable ride quality, and decent all-season traction on standard commuter vehicles. However, performance on high-powered or rear-wheel-drive vehicles reveals significant shortcomings in grip and durability, with some users reporting rapid tread wear, inner sidewall cracking, and dangerous slipperiness in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Reliable wet and dry handling for normal driving conditions
- Good overall longevity for moderate drivers
Cons
- Severe lack of traction and dangerous slipperiness in wet conditions for certain setups
- Premature tread wear or short lifespan reported by multiple users
- Inner sidewall cracking issues
- Louder road noise than expected for some drivers
Worth knowing
- Users with high-powered rear-wheel-drive sports cars (such as a turbo R34 GTT Skyline) experienced severe traction loss and deemed the tire dangerous, whereas a driver with a 1650kg RWD vehicle on 235/45/17 size reported respectable mileage up to 65,000 KM before experiencing late-life wet slipperiness.
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