P8 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
Nexen N Fera RU1 Test Results
Tested 2017 to 2019
2 publications
Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera RU1 averages a finish of 7th.
- 3Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 7thAverage finish
- 12%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
3 tests, 2017 to 2019
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 12%
Record by discipline
Where the Nexen N Fera RU1 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P7 of 8 | 11% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P7 of 8 | 11% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P6.7 of 8 | 15% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P6.5 of 7.5 | 11% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P8 of 10 | 22% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Grass Traction | 1 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 finishes near the back in all three independent summer tests, with braking and wet handling the main recurring weaknesses. Wet braking was last of five in the 2017 Vi Bilagare SUV test at 49.6m, 15.1% longer than best, and eighth of nine in the 2017 Motor Mag UHP test at 15.63m, 12% longer. Auto Bild Allrad 2019 also criticised its wet stops, recording seventh of ten at 52.3m. Dry braking and handling were last in both 2017 comparisons.
There are some narrower positives. In the 2019 Auto Bild Allrad SUV test, gravel traction was second of ten at 9,592N, and the testers praised grip on sand and gravel. Their description of acceptable dry and wet handling was unusually favourable beside the weaker 2017 verdicts, although its 2019 handling placings remained seventh and eighth. Vi Bilagare praised low noise and fuel consumption in 2017, but the efficiency finding has an unusual reversal: Auto Bild Allrad 2019 measured the highest rolling resistance, 35.4% above best. It was also last for straight aquaplaning in that test. The limited refinement and loose-surface positives do not establish consistent braking or wet-road confidence.
Performance Strengths
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Off-road traction
Minor
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Second of ten for gravel traction, 9,592N, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad; testers praised grip on sand and gravel
high grip on sand and gravel
- 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2019)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Low noise praised by testers, 2017 Vi Bilagare SUV test
Low noise level
- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Last of five, 49.6m and 15.1% longer than best, 2017 Vi Bilagare
- Eighth of nine, 15.63m and 12% longer than best, 2017 Motor Mag
- Seventh of ten, 52.3m and 11.5% longer than best, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad
Long wet braking
- 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2019)Long braking distance
- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
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Dry braking
Moderate
Details
- Last of nine, 41.36m, 2017 Motor Mag
- Last of five, 38.3m, 2017 Vi Bilagare
- Seventh of ten, 36.5m, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Last of five, 73.62s, 2017 Vi Bilagare
- Eighth of ten, 87.6km/h, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad, despite acceptable-handling commentary
poor handling on wet surfaces
- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
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Dry handling
Moderate
Details
- Last of nine, 82.7s, 2017 Motor Mag
- Last of five, 95.25s, 2017 Vi Bilagare
- Seventh of ten, 102.9km/h, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad
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Aquaplaning resistance
Minor
Details
- Last of ten, 77.8km/h in straight aquaplaning, 2019 Auto Bild Allrad
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
highest rolling resistance
- 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2019)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nexen N Fera RU1 (2 tests) and 24 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Road noise strength in 1 of 2 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Dry grip no test mentions it 8 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 8 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 8 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip no test mentions it 5 praise, 2 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry braking no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners
- Wet braking weakness in 2 of 2 tests no owner mentions it
Every test, newest first 3
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2019 1 test
2017 2 tests
P8 of 9
Beat 13% of the field
P5 of 5
Beat 0% of the field
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