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Nereus NS805+

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Nereus NS805 Plus is an economy Central European winter tyre with favourable wet-braking and aquaplaning feedback from one test. Snow and ice braking drew criticism, though the Nordic-focused comparison limits conclusions against its own tyre type.

The quick answer

Owners say 88% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P8 of 8 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Snow Wet, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 25,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 50sizes available
Nereus NS805+ 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nereus NS805+

4.5/10

Better than 17% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2020 17% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 17% 4.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 4% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 91% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 96% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 3% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 87% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 30% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 36% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 25% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2020 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 205/60 R16 P8 / 8
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The latest test

2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test P8 of 8

Strong: Wet Braking Weak: Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Ice Braking, Subj. Noise Winner: Continental VikingContact 7

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 205/60 R16P8 / 8
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range47 sizes available

165-275Width40-70Profile13-20Rim79-107 S-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 47 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/55 R16205/60 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nereus NS805+ in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nereus NS805+ stops 3.9% shorter than premium rivals and 3.6% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 4/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Nereus NS805+ in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nereus NS805+ stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals and 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 3/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How good is the Nereus NS805+ in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Nereus NS805+ stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals and 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 91/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 2 reviews.
How good is the Nereus NS805+ on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Nereus NS805+ stops 7.9% longer than premium rivals and 23.1% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 96/100, and owners rate it 10/10 on ice from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nereus NS805+?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nereus NS805+'s rolling resistance is 1.7% higher than premium rivals and 0.6% higher than mid-range rivals.
More questions about the Nereus NS805+ (2)
What is the Nereus NS805+'s EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nereus NS805+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 67 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nereus NS805+ come in?
The Nereus NS805+ is available in 50 sizes, ranging from 165-275/40-70 R13-20.
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Nereus NS805+ Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 88%
  • Comfort 100%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Ice Grip 100%
  • Dry Grip 95%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wear 55%

All 2 Nereus NS805+ reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
90%
Member
  • BMW 318D
  • 205/60 R16
  • 25,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Spirited
Great tires compared to michelin alipin 5. Both tyres served perfectly for 2 seasons, but i don't recommend using them in the 3rd season. I recommend these tires. Price and quality is very good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 979

Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies

This seems unlikely.
87%
Member
Very good winter tyre. Almost perfect traction on snow or ice. Very low noise level. One minus of the tyre is low mileage.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 961

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