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Nexen N Fera SU1

Ultra High Performance Summer

Replaced by the N Fera Sport SU2

A mid-range UHP summer tyre that feels strong and quiet in everyday dry driving, with excellent efficiency and keen pricing. Its main compromises are wet-weather safety margins and some concerns around durability and sidewall robustness.

The quick answer

Owners say 75% from 149 owner reviews 65% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 11th average finish across 6 independent tests Latest: P5 of 6 · 2023 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Comfort 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 October 2026.

  • 149owner reviews
  • 1,571,181miles driven
  • 6professional tests
Nexen N Fera SU1 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nexen N Fera SU1

7.1/10

Better than 44% of summer tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 149 owner reviews
Scores of the 407 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2020-2023 43% 89%
Owner reviews149 owner reviews · rated 75% 55% 11%
Combined 44% 7.1

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 summer 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 32% 44% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 48% 40% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 97% 9% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 8% 7% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. 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 34% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 28% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% 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

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2023 2023 APAC Tyre Test TopTireReview · 225/45 R18 P5 / 6
  2. 2020 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test Teknikens Värld · 225/50 R17 P10 / 10
  3. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P22 / 51 Placing only
  4. 2014 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/50 R17 P7 / 12 Placing only
  5. 2014 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P10 / 15 Placing only
  6. 2014 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P14 / 50 Placing only
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera SU1 averages a finish of 11th.

6 Tests
0 Test Wins
11th Average
5th Best
22nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20142023

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2023 APAC Tyre Test P5 of 6

Strong: Rolling Resistance Weak: Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Subj. Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Noise Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 ST

YearTestResultAward
20232023 APAC Tyre TestTopTireReview · 225/45 R18P5 / 6
20202020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre TestTeknikens Värld · 225/50 R17P10 / 10
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P22 / 51
20142014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/50 R17P7 / 12
20142014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P10 / 15
20142014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P14 / 50

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Size Range152 sizes available

185-295Width25-65Profile15-24Rim78-107 H-YLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU LabelAcross 152 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-72dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

300UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature9-10/32"Tread depth (new)25,000milesMileage warranty

Staggered fitments: 12,500 miles on the rear

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/45 R18225/40 R18215/55 R17205/45 R16235/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nexen N Fera SU1 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera SU1 stops 6.4% longer than premium rivals, 8.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 32/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 149 reviews.
How good is the Nexen N Fera SU1 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera SU1 stops 5.6% longer than premium rivals, 5% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 48/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the dry from 149 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nexen N Fera SU1?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen N Fera SU1's rolling resistance is 4.1% lower than premium rivals, 6.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Nexen N Fera SU1 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nexen N Fera SU1 is expected to last around 20,625 miles (33,193 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Nexen N Fera SU1 have?
In the US, the Nexen N Fera SU1 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Nexen backs it with a 25,000-mile limited treadwear warranty (12,500 miles on the rear of a staggered fitment). New tread depth is 9-10/32" (7.1-7.9 mm), depending on size.
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What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera SU1?
Across 149 owner ratings the Nexen N Fera SU1 averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.1. 52 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 64% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Nexen N Fera SU1's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nexen N Fera SU1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nexen N Fera SU1?
Owners rate the Nexen N Fera SU1 7.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 138 reviews.
How well do the Nexen N Fera SU1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nexen N Fera SU1 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 138 reviews. 52 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nexen N Fera SU1 again?
65% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N Fera SU1 again, based on the 142 owner reviews that answered the question. 39% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera SU1's dry grip?
Of the 135 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Fera SU1, 63 mention dry grip: 59 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The dry grip is all there". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera SU1's road noise?
Of the 135 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Fera SU1, 61 mention road noise: 50 praise it (quiet) and 11 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Much smoother and quieter than the Continentals". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera SU1's wet grip?
Of the 135 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Fera SU1, 60 mention wet grip: 46 praise it (confident wet grip) and 14 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "the grip in both wet and dry conditions is very good". Read those reviews
Has the Nexen N Fera SU1 been replaced?
The Nexen N Fera SU1 has been replaced by the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
What sizes does the Nexen N Fera SU1 come in?
The Nexen N Fera SU1 is available in 242 sizes, ranging from 185-295/25-65 R15-22.
Owner Questions (3)
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are these tyres run flat?
May 4, 2020
I'm not sure whether Nexen offer any runflat sizes of the SU1.
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Are these tyres suitable for my 2012 VW T5 Campervan (275x40x20)?
May 10, 2019
As long as you can find the N Fera SU1 in the correct size and load rating for your vehicle, there's no reason you shouldn't use the tyre.
Are these standard tread or directional?
January 16, 2018
The Nexen N Fera SU1 is an asymmetric tread design, not directional.

Nexen N Fera SU1 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 138 reviews

Owners generally rate the Nexen N Fera SU1 as a strong budget-minded performance tyre, most often praising its confident dry grip and low road noise, with many also noting a comfortable ride. Wet grip is typically described as good for the money, although around one in ten owners report it can feel less secure when pushing on in the rain. Longevity is a split topic, with similar numbers praising and criticising tread life, while around one in ten flag puncture/sidewall robustness as a weak point.

What owners mention most counted across 135 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 149 ratings

  • Owner score 75%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Comfort 79%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Handling 75%
  • Road Feedback 74%
  • Wear 71%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 37%

“Would NOT recommend at all . Have these tyres on my Mazda MX5 . They are showing signs of spitting on the shoulders on all 4 tyres. Tread is still around 6mm. So will need replacing despite having plenty of tread left...”

  • Mazda MX5
Read full review → 1,003 found this helpful
Most critical 34%

“Worst tires ever. If you even remotely want to drive your car hard, please save yourself the headache and buy something else. The sidewalls are so incredibly soft that steering feel is basically none and the car (If it...”

  • Lexus IS250 RWD
Read full review → 287 found this helpful
Longest term 74%

“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...”

  • Honda Accord
  • 150,000 miles
Read full review → 352 found this helpful

All 138 Nexen N Fera SU1 reviews

Score spread across 131 written reviews
51%
DROGAN
Initial Impressions

Second time I’ve encountered this tyre as OE fit and the same outcome. Handling is bland to rubbery with no feedback and no confidence they’ll perform in bad weather consequently. Very quiet on smooth tarmac which makes the transition to surface dressed roads very noticeably noisier. As they age they get noisier. They can also feel lumpy at times they shouldn’t and at least once felt incredibly detached from the steering. A feeling I’ve never had before that both odd and disturbing. I was turning left on a dry road near home on a warm day when I got the feeling that I knew where we were going, the car (26 MY Mini Cooper C) knew but the tyres hadn’t got the message! This was at about 15mph. Changing shortly.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 5
91%
Member
Mid-Life

My tyre shop put me onto Nexen about 10 years ago and this is the 4th car I have used them on. You cant fault them. Wet or dry they are surefooted and predictable. They may not carry the cache of Michelin or Pirelli but then you are not paying a premium for the badge...

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 13
  1. Initial Impressions89% 4,000 miles
    4000 miles on my mk1 TT 225. I had nexen su1's on my civic hence their fitment to my TT. I cant fault these tyres. The harder I push the more they push back. They dont last but I am haapy to trade longevity for grip. For the money they are unbeatable.
66%
Member
End of Life

Mostly hot weather
Original from OEM

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 10

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77%
Member
Mid-Life

More than happy to date . Bought to replace a set that side wall were cracking. No evidence of any problems so far. Car is for fun so does not do big mileages. More than happy with a mix of weathers & roads. Do not push the car . Happy with the very good service from Autoplus in Northampton & Nexen tyres. Will go back to them. first class service

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 13
51%
Chris Will
End of Life
Car less than two years old with less than 6k miles already front tyres down to 1mm above wear bads and cracking on edge of tyre. The rear have 3mm left will change the four together for an different brand. Very disappointed and unsure whether a warranty claim would result in a positive outcome.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 329
34%
Member
Worst tires ever. If you even remotely want to drive your car hard, please save yourself the headache and buy something else. The sidewalls are so incredibly soft that steering feel is basically none and the car (If it weighs more than 1200kg) will slide on the tire… cornering confidence is 0 and the car feels like it’s floating everywhere.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 287
71%
Member
  • Mazda MX5
  • 205/50 R16
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Update from previous post. Nexen have honoured their guarantee. The tyres where cracking & still had good treads . Four brand new tyres fitted under warranty . Have now gone on to fit Maxxis tyres to another car as they have a lifetime warranty & wanted to try another manufacture. Both tyres, Nexen & Maxxis are imported by the same company. Very pleaded with customer services & local garage. Autoplus Northampton first class service
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 340
50%
Member
As per other reviewers after 2 years my tires are cracked. Standard estate in the North of England, motorway driving 70mph tops. Had them on the rear axel and they've worn to 3mm after 20000 miles, switched them to the fronts and the noise is awful with 3mm remaining I don't want tires with cracks between the blocks.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Wear 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 787
37%
Member
I have this on my recently bought Infiniti M35H, i didnt put them on it came with this tires. All i can say is in curves it feels kinda bad, the car looses grip and u have to take either the curve so slow or to wide or u loose traction. Im gonna change them for a Falken Azenis FK520 in a few days. Also i think these tires dont work well with so heavy cars like mine.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 913
87%
Member
Fitted to my 520d MHT touring at 24,426 to replace the OEM which had failed an MOT. I have covered a further 30,000 and replaced with with Nexen. See below is a photo of the tyre removed. Fitter said could have done more miles!. Ride and handling better than RFT and comfort too. Wear is very uniform and no punctures or bulges. I do check them weekly and keep the recommended pressure correct.
Nexen N Fera SU1 owner photo Nexen N Fera SU1 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 933
47%
Member
Terrible tyres. They drive OK but they are cracked and need to be changes on safety grounds before they are work out. The out tread blocks have lots of cracks. This is on tyres just over 3 years from manufacturer date.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 988
37%
Member
Would NOT recommend at all . Have these tyres on my Mazda MX5 . They are showing signs of spitting on the shoulders on all 4 tyres. Tread is still around 6mm.
So will need replacing despite having plenty of tread left on them.
Contacted Nexen direct by email & received a very swift response very impressed
This was not long lived as have tried several times to contact Nexen & got no response at all via email
Manged to get contact number of person who had email me.
When I called I did get the run around from them. Not possible to put my call through from reception , really.
Left several messages on mobile number that I got. They did not have the courtesy to return my calls or emails.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,003
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