Nexen N Fera SU1 Reviews - Page 4

Given 69% while driving a Mazda Mazda6 Sedan 175 (225/45 R19 W) on mostly motorways for 23,000 average miles
dry grip was really good and noise level is fairly low on comparison with Bridgestone Turanza 005 that came with the Mazda 6 Sport 175. Bit disappointed on wet condition, braking was OK but during high torque start the wheel spin was not unavoidable and even during dry condition during half way through its life time the wheel spin started to occur during launches. Another disappointment was tread life, I am very smooth driver in-spite off my above comments I rarely do those launch type of starts otherwise most of my driving is cursing and accelerating and braking fairly smooth. But the tire reached its 1.6mm limit around 23000 miles. Will not buy these tires again, will try some other brand and see how it works! Thanks for reading!
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on June 8, 2020
Given 57% while driving a Honda Insight Hybrid Gen 2 (185/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
Used them 2years and aprox 50.000km on my Honda . A bit too soft and noisy, but also they were at the half of the price of competition.
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on May 31, 2020
Given 89% while driving a Kia Motors Cerato 2 litre auto (Tiptronic) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I have tried many brands for my car... I saw SU1 is really good
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on April 29, 2020
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Given 69% while driving a Ford Mondeo Titanium X (235/40 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
These tires were fitted brand new to my Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Titanium 2015 177 BHP. The tires looked nice on the tire wall and remained on my vehicle for two years. During this time they went down to just over 5mm therefore tire wear was good. However I do fit winter tires to my vehicle during the cold months. Car handled well in the dry and were very sure footed on winding country roads. Wet braking was sufficient but not exceptional. My only complaint is the tires were very hard to balance due to one going out of shape. I only realised this when changed over to winter tires which were a premium brand. This put me off refitting them to my vehicle. I guess this may have been a bad experience and I would personally avoid them in future.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2020
Volvo (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 8,000 easy going miles
Since I retired I became more money conscious so I looked for a mid range tire to suit my pocket. My driving consists mostly of shot hops(10/25 miles) on winding roads with the occasional 250 mile trip. The V70 automatic is a motorway car and not altogether happy on country roads but these tires suit the purpose If driven to conserve fuel. However, any slight amount of surface water and the front end drifts and coming out of the bend requires a light foot on the accelerator. I reckon on getting about 12k out of my front tires but with these? Time will tell.
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on February 25, 2020
Given 50% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST180 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
Had these on for 6 months now and I have no confidence in them going round corners in the wet, slightest bit of damp road and I spin the wheels if I touch the throttle.
Can't wait to change them
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on January 14, 2020
Given 86% while driving a Vauxhall Astra GTC (245/40 R20 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
These Nexen N'fera SU1 tires initially replaced Continental Sport Contact tires on the front of the car.

These tires are half the price of the Continentals, so how would they stack up against the standard OEM equipment? 245 40 R20 tires offer a fair bit of grip and contact patch for a sports coupe/hatchback, but care must be taken if there is surface water with tires this wide.

My first thoughts were how good these Nexens felt, even from new. New tires normally start to feel better after they've had a chance to be scrubbed.

A good percentage of my driving takes place on winding country roads in the middle of nowhere, so the tires get pushed to their limits. If I'm perfectly honest, I immediately preferred these SU1's over the Conti's, in just about every way.

The grip in both wet and dry conditions is very good, reassuringly so on twisty country roads. The noise levels from the tires are acceptable but get louder once the tread wears below 4mm - this is more appreciable on motorway journeys.

Progressive feel as the tires reach and exceed their limits can only be described as first rate. These tires are very nicely mannered and give me very little cause for concern, even when I'm in a hurry.

During a particularly severe deluge on the M4 near Newport, the Motorway basically became a lake. Aquaplaning was the biggest concern, purely due to the shear volume of water. Reducing the speed, the tires held their own whilst we witnessed 3 Aquaplaning related accidents within a 10 mile stretch! This was when the tires were around 5mm.

These tires seem to give decent enough fuel economy, similar to the Conti's, but with better grip levels.

Wear rates are acceptable considering the grip performance, though the Conti's had longer life.

We now have the Nexen N'fera SU1's on all 4 corners of the car and it feels planted and safe. Steering is responsive, braking is good and both cornering and acceleration are exactly what you'd want for the GTC.

All with a tire costing 50% less.

Now with Nexen RU1's being OE on Porsche Cayenne and Macan models, it's even harder not to take these tires seriously.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on December 9, 2019
Given 86% while driving a Vauxhall Astra GTC (245/40 R20 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
These Nexen N'fera SU1 tires initially replaced Continental Sport Contact tires on the front of the car.

These tires are half the price of the Continentals, so how would they stack up against the standard OEM equipment? 245 40 R20 tires offer a fair bit of grip and contact patch for a sports coupe/hatchback, but care must be taken if there is surface water with tires this wide.

My first thoughts were how good these Nexens felt, even from new. New tires normally start to feel better after they've had a chance to be scrubbed.

A good percentage of my driving takes place on winding country roads in the middle of nowhere, so the tires get pushed to their limits. If I'm perfectly honest, I immediately preferred these SU1's over the Conti's, in just about every way.

The grip in both wet and dry conditions is very good, reassuringly so on twisty country roads. The noise levels from the tires are acceptable but get louder once the tread wears below 4mm - this is more appreciable on motorway journeys.

Progressive feel as the tires reach and exceed their limits can only be described as first rate. These tires are very nicely mannered and give me very little cause for concern, even when I'm in a hurry.

During a particularly severe deluge on the M4 near Newport, the Motorway basically became a lake. Aquaplaning was the biggest concern, purely due to the shear volume of water. Reducing the speed, the tires held their own whilst we witnessed 3 Aquaplaning related accidents within a 10 mile stretch! This was when the tires were around 5mm.

These tires seem to give decent enough fuel economy, similar to the Conti's, but with better grip levels.

Wear rates are acceptable considering the grip performance, though the Conti's had longer life.

We now have the Nexen N'fera SU1's on all 4 corners of the car and it feels planted and safe. Steering is responsive, braking is good and both cornering and acceleration are exactly what you'd want for the GTC.

All with a tire costing 50% less.

Now with Nexen RU1's being OE on Porsche Cayenne and Macan models, it's even harder not to take these tires seriously.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on December 8, 2019
Given 96% while driving a BMW 320D M Sport (225/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
From michelin to these,first difference you will notice is sound,they are quiteer 30% or even more, wet grip is great as dry also,since i am driving bmw i also push pedal sometimes harder and trust me you won t hear these to squeal.after 10 000 km rubber is still like new and i don t see sign of usage...my conclusion is that this tire will very soon going to be in premium brand model with probably new summer model so buy it while they are cheap.you won t be dissapointed and they are affordable by reasonable price.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2019
Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI (235/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
When I purchased my car it had a set of Continental tires on, but all were on the limit. The dealer agreed to replace all four tires and I paid £90 in total to upgrade them to mid- range Nexen’s. I am pleased I did as nearly two years on and 30k miles later there is still an even 5 mm plus on each corner. My car feels balanced, sure footed on bends and wet/ dry braking is not a problem. I always change over to my winter tires in November which are Dunlop’s so I can’t comment on Nexen’s performance in ice or snow. I am very conscious about my tires after al, regardless of what car you have they are all that connect you with the road. If I had a choice I would stick to premium brands, but Nexen’s do what I expect them to. I would certainly recommend them to anyone in the future based on my experience.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on November 10, 2019
Given 78% while driving a Infiniti Q70 (245/50 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Got this to replace my worn out Continental Sport Contact 5. Reason why I got these was that they were selling for 30% of the price of the Continentals and 50% of the Michelin in my area and wanted to try them out. So here's an initial review on it. It's got less feedback than the Conti and Michelins i'd say. Cornering is really not it's strong point and comfort levels can't be compared to those two either. It's not bad, the ride just feels a tad bit firm? Although, the Road noise is a lot quieter than the Conti's, perhaps as good or better than the Primacy to be honest. For the price, they're not bad. I find that they're better on wet roads than dry. They performed just like The Conti Sport Contact and Primacy in the wet for what I'm getting. Will I get them again? sure, reviews says that they wear pretty well. I'll find out once I've reached 20k miles or so.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on August 27, 2019
Given 53% while driving a SEAT Ibiza TSi (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I normally buy decent mid-range tires like Hankook, Kumho and sometimes Dunlop, currently driving a 2019 Seat Ibiza 1.0TSI 95PS.

These Nexen tires came factory fitted on my new Seat Ibiza. Have to say I'm amazed that Seat have the gall to fit rubbish like these - last factory fit tires that were this bad were Pirelli P6000 on a Corsa 15 years ago.

The Nexens feel fine, no complaints there, and seem to be able to brake decently enough, but they must have been designed with California in mind, because they just cannot do corners or wet roads.

Perfectly dry motorway exit roundabout on a 20C day, the pure power (all 95hp) of my Ibiza was able to totally overwhelm the Nexens, and I wasn't even accelerating hard, just making a smart exit from the roundabout. Lots of understeer and ESP intervention. This same roundabout could be negotiated at much more speed in my old Megane fitted with Bridgestone runflats. Yes, runflats.

As for wet grip, if you're an adrenelin junky, then the Nexens are for you. Really, driving these on a wet day is like driving a three wheeled shopping trolly, the car just goes wherever it likes.

Nexen is a new name for the old Woosung brand - they made terrible tires in the 80s and 90s, and really they haven't improved as far as I can tell. Carrying on the Ditchfinder nickname.

I'll likely be getting real tires fitted to the car before the really wet weather starts - annoying on a car with less than 800 miles on the clock. Likely go for Dunlop BlueResponse which I've had great service from in the past.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on August 21, 2019