Nexen N Blue HD - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

12^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

18^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across four summer tests, the Nexen N Blue HD delivers mixed performance with one standout podium amid generally mid-to-lower midfield results. Its best showing was 3rd/8 in the closely contested 2012 Auto Express test (all tyres within ~2%), indicating it can perform competitively in balanced test batteries. However, subsequent broader comparative tests placed it around mid-pack to below average, suggesting inconsistent competitiveness across sizes and methodologies.

Performance Strengths

Balanced All-Round Performance (select tests) Moderate Details
• 3rd/8 overall in 2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test with <2% spread across competitors
Braking Competitiveness in Large Field Moderate Details
• 18/54 overall in 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test (upper third of a large market sample)

Performance Weaknesses

Overall Consistency Across Test Batteries Strong Details
• 14/17 in 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test
• 14/19 in 2013 European Summer Touring Tyre Test
Touring-Class Competitiveness vs. Wider Market Moderate Details
• Average overall position 12.3 across 4 tests
• Midfield to lower-midfield placements in 2013-2014 comparative tests