All-season tire Updated September 2026

Nexen SB652 review

Name: Nexen SB652
Brand: Nexen

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

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 61 · 6 reviews analysed

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Nexen SB652 has a Relative Score of 63 out of 100 among all-season tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 61 out of 100. 78% 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

61/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 78%

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 6 owner reviews found online.

The Nexen SB652 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfort-oriented tire that offers predictable handling for daily driving. While users appreciate its affordability and ride quality, performance enthusiasts and those prioritizing wet-weather grip may find its capabilities modest compared to premium alternatives.

Pros

Excellent value for money and low purchase price
High level of ride comfort and compliance
Predictable handling and feedback during spirited driving
Improved dry braking performance compared to entry-level stock tires

Cons

Inconsistent tread life, ranging from rapid wear under hard use to decent longevity on lighter vehicles
Modest grip levels in wet conditions
Not suitable for high-performance driving demands
Aesthetic design is often described as unremarkable

Worth knowing

Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles like the Ford KA report a comfortable, 'floaty' ride quality.
Drivers of vehicles without power steering or ABS appreciate the detailed feedback and predictable nature of the tire when approaching traction limits.