P5 of 6
Beat 20% of the field
Nexen N Fera SU1 Test Results
Tested 2014 to 2023
4 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera SU1 averages a finish of 11th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 11thAverage finish
- 37%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
6 tests, 2014 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 37%
The latest test
2023 APAC Tyre Test P5 of 6
Record by discipline
Where the Nexen N Fera SU1 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 | 2 | P7 of 8 | 20% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P4 of 6 | 40% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P5 of 6 | 20% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P7.5 of 8 | 10% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P6.5 of 8 | 30% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 6 | 20% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P7.5 of 8 | 10% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P6 of 8 | 31% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P5 of 6 | 20% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P3 of 6 | 60% | - |
| Tyre Weight | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P2 of 8 | 84% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nexen N Fera SU1. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apollo Aspire 4G
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Nokian zLine
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Continental Sport Contact 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexen N Fera SU1 This tyre | 6 | 0 | 11th | 37% |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Successor | 22 | 1 | 9th | 45% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated September 2, 2025.
Across six summer tests, the Nexen N Fera SU1 delivers mixed but generally mid-to-lower-tier performance. Its standout trait is efficiency: rolling resistance consistently ranks near the top. However, dynamic performance in wet and dry-especially braking and aquaplaning-regularly lags behind class leaders. Earlier tests (2014) showed mid-pack capability, but later examinations (2020, 2023) indicate the tyre struggles versus modern competitors, particularly in safety-critical wet metrics.
Overall, the tyre suits cost-conscious drivers prioritizing fuel economy over maximum grip. Competence in noise and comfort is serviceable, but not enough to offset sizable deficits in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning that depress overall rankings.
Performance Strengths
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Efficiency / Rolling Resistance
Strong
Details
- 2/6 rolling resistance in 2023 APAC (+1.3% from best)
- 2/10 rolling resistance in 2020 Teknikens (+0.7% from best)
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Noise & Comfort (Secondary NVH)
Moderate
Details
- 3/6 external noise (70.4-72.6 dB) in 2023 APAC (within ~1% of best)
- 4/6 subjective comfort in 2023 APAC (+3.4% from best)
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Qualifying Braking Shootout Competence (Historic)
Minor
Details
- 14/50 in 2014 Auto Bild 50 Tyre Shootout (advanced to Top 15)
- 10/15 in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Low rolling resistance
- 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)good economy
- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (2014)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance (Braking & Handling)
Strong
Details
- 10/10 wet braking (+15.3%) and 10/10 wet handling (+6%) in 2020 Teknikens
- 5/6 wet braking (+6.8%) and 5/6 subjective wet handling (+6.5%) in 2023 APAC
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- 10/10 straight aquaplaning (+7.6%) in 2020 Teknikens
- 5/6 straight aquaplaning (+1.8%) in 2023 APAC
floats very early
- 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2014)
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Dry Performance (Braking/Handling)
Moderate
Details
- 10/10 dry braking (+11.7%) in 2020 Teknikens
- 4/6 dry braking (+6.7%) and 4/6 dry handling (+5.6%) in 2023 APAC; 5/6 subjective dry handling
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Overall Competitiveness vs Field
Moderate
Details
- Average overall position 11.3 across 6 tests
- 10/10 overall in 2020 Teknikens; 5/6 overall in 2023 APAC; 22/43 in 2017 Auto Bild; 10/15 in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15
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Wet handling
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
poor wet handling
- 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)Average handling and grip on dry and wet roads
- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (2014)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
the longest braking distance on dry and wet surfaces
- 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
the longest braking distance on dry and wet surfaces
- 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nexen N Fera SU1 (3 tests) and 135 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 3 tests 50 praise, 11 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money strength in 1 of 3 tests 27 praise, 1 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 59 praise, 4 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling weakness in 1 of 3 tests 24 praise, 8 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort weakness in 1 of 3 tests 25 praise, 6 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry braking weakness in 1 of 3 tests 11 praise, 3 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking weakness in 1 of 3 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Puncture resistance no test mentions it 1 praise, 11 criticise of 135 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 1 test
2020 1 test
P10 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
2017 1 test
P22 of 51
Beat 50% of the field
2014 3 tests
P7 of 12
Beat 45% of the field
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
The revised Nexen N FERA SU1 is fundamentally solid in the wet, but in the curved aquaplaning tests is floats very early
P10 of 15
Beat 36% of the field
P14 of 50
Beat 73% of the field
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