Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nexen N9000 review

Name: Nexen N9000
Brand: Nexen

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 69 · 12 reviews analysed

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Nexen N9000 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. 12 owner reviews rate it 69 out of 100. 69% would buy it again.

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

69/100

From 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 69%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.

The Nexen N9000 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive dry and wet road performance, often compared favorably to more expensive premium brands. While user experiences regarding noise levels and tread longevity are polarized, the consensus suggests it is an excellent choice for daily driving, provided it is not pushed to track-day extremes.

Pros

Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
Strong wet weather traction and water evacuation capabilities
Aesthetically pleasing tread pattern and sidewall profile
Generally quiet operation for daily road use

Cons

Inconsistent reports regarding cabin noise levels
Faster tread wear compared to premium-tier tires
Soft sidewall construction limits suitability for track use
Poor performance in mud or loose surface conditions

Worth knowing

Users with FWD vehicles like the Mazda3 noted that the tire performs well but is susceptible to accelerated wear on front-drive axles.
Owners of 4WD vehicles reported that the tire suits the drivetrain characteristics exceptionally well.
Drivers of vehicles known for high cabin noise, such as the 2011 Mazda3, noted that the tire's noise profile is comparable to premium alternatives.