Nexen N3000

The Nexen N3000 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 45 tire reviews averaging 63% over 753,482 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 30th.

Dry Grip 73%
Wet Grip 55%
Road Feedback 63%
Handling 62%
Wear 63%
Comfort 67%
Buy again 57%

The N3000 is ranked 135th of 202 Summer High Performance tires.

Tests Included

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Best Result

30th

Worst Result

30th

Average Result

30th

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Top 3 Nexen N3000 Reviews

Given 46% while driving a Saab Automobile 2.0T (210bhp) (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 24,000 spirited miles
The N3000s were brand new on my Saab 9-3 when I bought it second hand on early 2014 and while these tires look sharp and have only done 24000 miles since I have had the car I was quite shocked to see a flat tire. I removed the tire and couldn’t see any nail or hole so I took it to a local tire repair shop who said there was a leak in the side wall and that the othree three tires have an advisory on them for the same issue. I had noticed over the past few months that I had to put air in tires more frequently but never expected the sidewall to collapse as the tread isnt even half way to 1.6mm. The spare is now on and luckily I dont have to use my car daily as, quite frankly, I dont want to drive it. I am getting Continental Premium Contact 6 tires fitted later this week and hope they have a bit more grip and longevity.
Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on June 2, 2019
Given 43% while driving a Lexus IS200 (215/45 R17) on mostly town for 7,000 average miles
The side walls always crack causing the need for changing tires before 1/2 the thread is worn.
Helpful 71 - tire reviewed on September 9, 2014
Given 80% while driving a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 cdti 150hp (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
I place the Nexen tires in value for money mid-range tire category.
Have had them on my 07 Astra 1.9 16v diesel under normal driving conditions these are fantastic tires never let go on me driving 'normally' rain or shine.
I Highly recommend Nexen along ,both tires have served me well front and rear .
Have used Nexen N3000 and N6000 tires either are great
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on September 17, 2017
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Given 33% while driving a Buick riveria (235/30 R22) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
97 riveria on 22's - less than 10k miles - inside tire sidewall split about 18 inches - will not buy again
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2015
Given 54% while driving a Volvo S40 2.0d (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
Had 2 lots of Nexen now, just failed MOT and both front tires worn to thread just 10k since changed!! not happy. , expected a bit further for this price of tire. Second lot I have had that have lasted just over 10k, wont be buying again..save yor money and michelin, had Michelin before and they went on for miles.
Also Nexen wheel spin on wet roads on FWD Volvo which surprised me.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on September 7, 2015
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Given 43% while driving a Jaguar XKR (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 500 easy going miles
I think with these tires it depends on the car you own. I have recently purchased a Jaguar XKR which has new N300 fitted. Even on the test drvie with dry roads acceleraring from a roundabout the back end let go and slid.

I have not had them on the car long but I personally have no confidence in these tires for a poweful car and as such within a week of ownership they are coming off and to be replaced with eitherContinentals which are buy far the best tires I have ever used or P Zeros
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on January 31, 2014
Holden Ute SS (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 25 spirited miles
Had these tires on my ve commodore ute, for approximatly 50km
Were by far the worst tires I have ever used. Drove straight back
to the tire shop and replaced them. My rear end at speed was swaying
like an overloaded tray back ute.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on January 19, 2014
Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen bora tdi (195/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 32,000 average miles
Use for 32000 miles. All bold on edges. Been swapped front / rear twice still have 4 mm in the main area. Could do with more grip and that's with a 100 bora tdi bora, the torque over whelks the tire when cornering and on the go pedal. Not to bad a tire , but for a budget tire , I was told they are. Weaker on the edges.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on October 14, 2013
Given 67% while driving a Toyota Corolla (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Although have only had these tires on the front of a 09 Corolla for less than 6 months, I can already say, I really like these tires. They hold the corner way better than my previous tires which was Sumitomo HTR 55Z.

Overall, I'd have to agree about the wet weather, these tires feel like there is a non-existent grip when it is raining. But in the dry, it really made a couple of people have a look at me, having to see a Corolla overtake them half way through a corner.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on September 2, 2013
Given 64% while driving a Dodge stratus rt coupe 3.0 (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
I've had a few sets of these tires. These tires are good on dry road but don't drive on the freeway in the rain, horrible in rain, don't feel safe, like they don't touch the road just riding on water. Only drive this car on sunny days so it doesn't bother me.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on August 6, 2013
Skoda Fabia 1.4TDi (205/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Fabia TDI

Just bought 2 for the front replacing 2 Avon VZ. Only driven a few miles and immediate notice that far quieter, firm handling and smoothed out bumps in the road.
Much better than the Avons that had been on just over a year but had to be replaced.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on July 30, 2013
Given 37% while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 NA (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
I bought 2 of these tires for my MR2 MK2. On the rear.
Probably the worst tires on the planet.
Wet traction 0
Dry traction 6 and they "whistle"

THESE TYRES SUCKS
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on July 8, 2013
Given 93% while driving a Audi Audi 2.7TDI 180HP manual (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
we purchased theses tires for A6 2006 2.7TDI I expect just asian tires for year

BUT
and what a surprise ;-) much better than any of premium - now on 3 years
definitely recommended for every one!!!
SUPERB best brand what we had NEXEN N3000

now they have 35000 miles and still 3-4mm legal limit!!!

now looking again for NEXEN !!!

now we look for NEXEN Nblue ECO

Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on April 1, 2013
Given 47% while driving a Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC (205/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Had these on the front after about 5000 miles the side walls started to crack on both tires and 1 developed a buldge with 5mm of tread left. Dry grip is very good sticks to the road when cornering. In the wet seems fairly good on the motorway (M1)no twiching. The problem is when going around a bend in the wet, one second you feel like they are gripping then they just let go and yours sideway's.! These are good when new but the more you progress the worse it gets. looking to change these for Pirelli Zero Nero or Yokohama S drive or Prada Spec 2
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on December 8, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 12 spirited miles
I had a pair of N3000's fitted to my Vectra when I bought her, they had been fitted at the dealer, so were new. I had heard of them and did admire the tread design thinking it rather modern and appealing.
The tires performed well and only under extreme provocation let go, or aquaplaned, and on those occasions no tire made would have retained composure, so I have to give them a decent rating. As a tire for distance I found them soft and only squeezed 12,000 out them, however at the price I can live with this for an excellent tire and I was so impressed by Nexen, that I have gone back to the brand but for the premium performance N8000 which I have decided to run.
Nexen is a good brand and good tire and as good as some of the premium tires I have experience with.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on December 5, 2012