Nexen Roadian GTX review
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The Nexen Roadian GTX is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly touring tire that offers a quiet and comfortable ride for daily commuting. While many users praise its wet and dry traction, there is a significant divide in user experience regarding tread longevity and quality control, with some reporting premature wear and structural issues.
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.
By owner reviews
53/100From 25 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Nexen Roadian GTX specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews found online.
The Nexen Roadian GTX is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly touring tire that offers a quiet and comfortable ride for daily commuting. While many users praise its wet and dry traction, there is a significant divide in user experience regarding tread longevity and quality control, with some reporting premature wear and structural issues.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable traction in wet and dry conditions for standard commuting
- Good performance as an original equipment (OE) tire for many SUV owners
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid wear well before the expected mileage
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and vulnerability to curb damage
- Occasional quality control issues, such as tires being out-of-round
- Underwhelming performance in snow and winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Owners of mid-size SUVs like the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson report mixed results, ranging from high satisfaction to severe tread deterioration.
- Drivers of premium vehicles, such as the BMW X1, have reported dissatisfaction with road noise, suggesting the tire may not be well-suited for vehicles with higher cabin refinement standards.
- The tire's soft sidewall construction is noted to negatively impact steering precision on larger SUVs like the VW Atlas and Mazda CX-5.
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