Nexen N Fera SU1 Reviews - Page 9

Given 89% while driving a BMW 335d (225/35 R18) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles
Fantastic tire for the price. No difference from continental 5.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on April 18, 2016
Given 51% while driving a Kia Motors (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
My car came fitted with these from new. A previous Kia had a previous generation of Nexen. They were quite poor, but these are acceptable.

Dry grip isn't bad, cornering is better than braking but it's a safe dry tire.
Wet grip is less reassuring, not too sure footed in the wet and quite eager to light the traction control light.
Feedback and feel is acceptable in the dry but doesn't encourage you to drive in a sporty fashion. When pushing harder they do give warning before breaking away, but don't step back into line as soon as some tires I've driven.

I had these on the car for approx 10,000 miles and they have 5-6mm left. They are quite hard tires but don't absorb larger bumps too well. They unsettle car car on bumpy corners. The road noise is medium and not too bad really.

I'd not buy these as a replacement. True, I've paid twice as much for Michelins, but so far, they are proving to be far superior in every way.

The Nexens are rated A for wet grip and 71db. I'd dispute the wet grip rating having driven A grade Michelins.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2016
Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Had those tires for over 6000 km and so far i been very impressed with them, dry, wet grip is very good especially for the price. Low noise even with the roof down. Even when pushing the car the tires coop well.
I will definitely buy them again.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on March 12, 2016
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Given 100% while driving a Mitsubishi Colt (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
I have a new go-to tire! I bought these to replace the mixed set of ditch finders that were on my car when I bought it. The tires genuinely transformed the car! I will stick wit these on my cars from now on.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on February 19, 2016
Given 100% while driving a BMW 525d e60 msport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
I put 2 on rear wheels of my e60 bmw 5series, these replaced a leading brand and they are fantastic all round tire i was recommended these by a friend who uses them for track days on his tuned jap rwd cars. Fantastic everyday car for comfort when cruising to when you decide to show up some tadger in a crap boy racer car 😂
I am just about to buy 2 for the front as my car came with Haida tires on the front which are the most dangerous crap tires known to man

Front size 245/35/19
Rear size 275/30/19

Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 7, 2016
Given 100% while driving a BMW 130 (245/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
WOW!! ABSOLUTELY WOW!! I CHANGED FROM GOODYEAR RUNFLAT TO THESE NEXEN TYRES AND ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS WOW!! THEY TRANSFORMED THE CAR! AND HANDEL EXCELLENT AT HIGH SPEEDS I HAVE TESTED THEM UPTO 130MPH - (NO ISSUES) GRIP IS AMAZING AND AT £60 PER CORNER FITTED YOU CANNOT COMPLAIN.
REASON FOR CHANGING RUNFLAT IS BECAUSE I WANTED A MORE COMFORTABLE RIDE AND WOW!!
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on January 6, 2016
Given 74% while driving a Honda Accord (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 150,000 average miles
Bought 4pcs new roadstone NFera SU1 . ACCORD fitted on, impressive noise level and extremely comfort drive with soft profile technology. Grip is good as what I expected after I had read so much review in the past. But but... After nearly 10,000km my driving experience tells the overall rating has reduced gradually 20% - 30% . especially high speed cruising at 160km/ph. Feels less confidence compared to Goodyear tires 2 years ago that factory fitted. Anyway, these Korea made tires is value for money in the premium category.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 25, 2015
Given 84% while driving a Vauxhall (225/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 250 average miles
After receiving an unfortunate slash in my sidewall of my tire via a nice small piece of metal left on a road. I phoned around to get a new tire that day, the only place that had tires were Kwik Fit (oh no I thought) anyway, they were Nexen N Fera SU1's in stock and since the other front tire was low too I decided to change the pair of fronts and wear them through winter until I could get a "decent" set of tires put on.

Initially I wasn't holding up much hope, driving normally around town there is no difference at all to be told of felt etc. Once on the open road, I was very surprised to how they felt. They are very grippy and give lots of positive fee to the car. By no means do they feel like a budget tire. As you push ona bit they do start to feel not as planted as the Conti's I replaced, but considering the cost difference its nothing to write home about, damp / wet grip is very positive too. Only done a small amount of miles, so cannot comment on wear rate at all, but the overall feel and grip from the tire can only be applauded for the price. Very happy indeed as I no longer need to change to "decent" tires after winter, as these are more than capable.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 12, 2015
Given 73% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Sport (205/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
now 10.000 km with this tire and minimum wear.thats a big plus. real value for money.
before i had Good Year F1 assy 2 and Dunlop B.sportresponse.
dry grip with these is good, wet is okay. at high speeds the goodyear and dunlops were mutch better.
high speed tight turning and the N'fera tires can't handle it and it feels like its running from the rim. i.ve tried diffenrent pressures from 2.2 bar up to 2.6.

for normal daily driving this is a safe tire for a good price.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2015
Given 87% while driving a Honda crx del sol VTI (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
I used this tire on my crx del sol , its fwd and has 160hp , for a car that has to accelerate and steer with the front tires these nexen's did and do a perfect job , it always lets you know when they want to lose grip and when they do .. it happens so slow you have plenty of time to counter steer or catch the back ... its comfortable quiet and excellent in the rain , for a light sports car they do very well in the rain ,aquaplaning is not a problem . A great tire all round , low price and best performance .. better even then some top brand tires ..
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2015
Given 100% while driving a Toyota Yaris (205/45 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Very good performing tire, and a very good value for money. I changed from a car with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 to this, and they were like just the same. I've had the same confidence and grip, same silence, and mostly same general feeling.
For the money, I find it hard to go wrong, the price of ~60% of "premium" brands just make them best buy.
And after 6-7000km they are almost not worn at all. Maybe where the car is also very light, but anyway...

They are much better performer than the Toyo T1R that I have used to have in the past on the Yaris, although they will not lose the end that fast if you are used to drive around with the handbrake pulled :)
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on November 24, 2015
Given 61% while driving a Kia Motors (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 6,800 average miles
These tires were installed in my car when I first bought it over a year and a half. Overall the tires are very comfortable, not loud at all, and have a very good grip. However, they don't seem well built for hot countries (like the Middle East) as I found them wearing too soon with only 11,000 km~ so far.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on November 18, 2015