Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Name: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Brand: Nexen
Rating: 69 (15 reviews)

Ultra High Performance Summer Winter rated

Replaced by the N Fera Sport 2 Replaces the N Fera SU1

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is a mid-range ultra-high-performance summer tyre that aims to deliver near-premium grip and braking at a keen price. In everyday use it often feels secure and predictable with strong dry performance and reassuring wet traction, while many tests also highlight impressive braking and good straight-line aquaplaning resistance. Overall, it's a compelling value choice if you prioritise performance-per-pound over ultimate consistency and longevity.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 18 owner reviews 38% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 9^th average finish across 22 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P5 of 7 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Dry Value 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 August 2026.

18owner reviews
141,160miles driven
22professional tests

1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

8.3/10

Better than 73% of summer tyres

High Confidence
20 tests
18 owner reviews

Scores of the 407 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests20 tests · 7 publications · 2020-2026	78%	87%
Owner reviews18 owner reviews · rated 69%	40%	13%
Combined	73%	8.3

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	76%	43%	19
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	77%	39%	18
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	29%	9%	14
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	91%	7%	14
EnvironmentAbrasion: the rubber a tyre sheds as it wears	35%	2%	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	85%		19
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	53%		13

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Nexen N Fera SU1, 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.

2026 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test AutoView · 225/45 R18 P5 / 7
2026 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P9 / 20
2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P3 / 50
2026 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE · 225/40 R18 P10 / 10 Placing only
2025 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20 P4 / 7
2025 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P14 / 20

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2025 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P10 / 18
2025 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P16 / 52
2023 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P11 / 11
2023 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P17 / 20
2023 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/35 R19 P7 / 10
2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P14 / 50
2022 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P8 / 10
2022 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P9 / 11
2022 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 P5 / 10
2021 2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tyre Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P1 / 9 Placing only
2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P8 / 17
2021 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 P10 / 10
2020 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18 P9 / 11
2020 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P6 / 20
2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P5 / 16
2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P7 / 50

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Tested 22 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 9th.

22 Tests

1 Test Wins

9^th Average

1^st Best

17^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test P5 of 7

The Nexen N'Fera Sport SU2 finished fifth and is the value entry to this class. It does not match the leaders for precision or for braking, but nothing it does is unpredictable or alarming, and the price gap to the tyres above it is real. It suits a driver moving up to a sports tyre for the first time who does not want to pay premium money to do it.

Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Continental MaxContact MC7

Every independent test of the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 AutoView Sport Tyre TestAutoView · 225/45 R18	P5 / 7
2026	2026 Autobild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19	P9 / 20	gut (Good)
2026	2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19	P3 / 50
2026	2026 ACE Summer Tyre TestACE · 225/40 R18	P10 / 10
2025	2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20	P4 / 7
2025	2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18	P14 / 20
2025	2025 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18	P10 / 18
2025	2025 Summer Tyre Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18	P16 / 52
2023	2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18	P11 / 11
2023	2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P17 / 20
2023	2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/35 R19	P7 / 10
2023	2023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P14 / 50
2022	2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19	P8 / 10
2022	2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18	P9 / 11
2022	2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19	P5 / 10
2021	2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tyre TestACE · 225/45 R17	P1 / 9
2021	2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17	P8 / 17
2021	2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18	P10 / 10
2020	2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18	P9 / 11
2020	2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P6 / 20
2020	2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18	P5 / 16
2020	2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P7 / 50

On the full record: Record by discipline Head-to-head record Every published verdict

In 245/45 R19, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is projected to cost €19.02 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €761 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test.

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2€19.02

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6€19.89

Continental PremiumContact 7€23.22

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo€25.93

Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range167 sizes available

195-325Width30-65Profile16-22Rim84-116 T-YLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 167 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

A20%

B10%

C37%

D33%

Wet

A71%

B28%

C<1%

Noise

68-75dB A/B

3PMSF

Ice grip

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

280-300UTQG treadwearAA-ATractionATemperature8-9.5/32"Tread depth (new)

Depends on the size and speed rating

VersionsOE for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi +1

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 in the wet?

Across the 19 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 stops 3.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 11.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 76/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 18 reviews.

How good is the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 in the dry?

Across the 18 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 77/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 18 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2?

Across the 12 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2's rolling resistance is 5.3% higher than premium rivals, 3.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 7.3% higher than budget rivals.

How many miles does the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is expected to last around 22,851 miles (36,775 km).

What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 have?

In the US, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 280 to 300, depending on size, with traction AA-A 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. New tread depth is 8-9.5/32" (6.4-7.5 mm), depending on size.

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What do owners say about the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2?

Across 18 owner ratings the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 averages 69%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.6. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 cost to run?

In 245/45 R19, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is projected to cost €19.02 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €761 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.

What is the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2's EU tyre label rating?

Across its range, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2?

Owners rate the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 6.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.

How well do the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 5.6 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 again?

38% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What does the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 replace?

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is the successor to the Nexen N Fera SU1 in Nexen's range.

Has the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 been replaced?

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has been replaced by the Nexen N Fera Sport 2.

What sizes does the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 come in?

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is available in 266 sizes, ranging from 195-325/30-65 R16-22.

Owner Questions (1)

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Does this tyre even exist ? An internet search refrences a global launch and there is a video on YT. Show more Does this tyre even exist ? An internet search refrences a global launch and there is a video on YT. My local Nexen supplier (the Nexen brand seeming[y his biggest seller) states he has never heard of the SU2.& the next performance orientated nexen tyre for release in 2020 will simply be called "sport" I have emailed nexen europe but no reply as yet.. Could do some digging using your industry contacts ? Show less

September 28, 2019

The tyre was announced in Germany this year, but I'm not sure if / when it's due to go into production. I'll drop Nexen a message!

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Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 15 reviews

Drivers describe the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 as a strong value-focused performance tyre with very good dry and wet grip, confident handling, and stability at speed for the money. However, a large share of users report short tread life (often with heavy/uneven shoulder wear) and many also mention poor refinement as the tyre ages, including increased road noise and a harsher ride. Overall sentiment is mixed, with performance praised but longevity and comfort commonly limiting repeat purchases.

What owners mention most counted across 15 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 18 ratings

Owner score 69%
Dry Grip 81%
Road Feedback 78%
Wet Grip 77%
Handling 77%
Comfort 64%
Wear 56%

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Most helpful 74%

“I've driven the tyre's about 40 000km on my family diesel wagon.The final result is four summers and they're gone.The protector is about 4mm,the outer side of the tires is melted like slick tire,and pieces of rubber...”

Renault Megane Sports Tourer
40,000 miles

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Most critical 50%

“BMW ix1, wife driving kids around. After 15k miles tyres need changing due to severe wear at the outer and inner shoulder. Alignment and pressures are spot on but all 4 tyres are gone. Plenty of tread left otherwise...”

BMW iX1 XDrive30
15,000 miles

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Longest term 53%

“My car was supplied on these new. I’ve done 22k miles on them in 10 months. Grip levels were excellent, and they always felt confident in wet weather. However, as the tyres aged, motorway noise became quite literally...”

SEAT
23,000 miles

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53%

Member August 1, 2026

End of Life

SEAT
225/45 R17
23,000 miles

My car was supplied on these new. I’ve done 22k miles on them in 10 months. Grip levels were excellent, and they always felt confident in wet weather. However, as the tyres aged, motorway noise became quite literally unbearable towards the end of the tyres life. SO noisy.

They handle well - give good feedback through the steering wheel of my Leon.

However, they have worn extremely quickly, and this is the main reason I wouldn’t buy them again. If I’m honest, I should have replaced them at 18,000 miles… I’ve managed to stretch them out to 22,000 - but they are literally illegal now - cords are showing on both front tyre shoulders. Swapping them tomorrow for some all season Bridgestones, having had a decent experience with the summer versions on my previous A200.

100%

Member October 5, 2025

BMW X3m40i
255/45 R20
8,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Excellent in every way, very good comfort, quiet, good grip on dry and wet roads

50%

Member August 30, 2025

BMW iX1 XDrive30
225/55 R18
15,000 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going

BMW ix1, wife driving kids around. After 15k miles tyres need changing due to severe wear at the outer and inner shoulder. Alignment and pressures are spot on but all 4 tyres are gone. Plenty of tread left otherwise. Pretty noisy tyres. Bad decision BMW

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74%

Member March 31, 2025

Renault Megane Sports Tourer
225/45 R17
40,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I've driven the tyre's about 40 000km on my family diesel wagon.The final result is four summers and they're gone.The protector is about 4mm,the outer side of the tires is melted like slick tire,and pieces of rubber come off.After a little bump one of the tires got a puncture in the side board,which surprised me a little,but for the price everything is OK.The grip is very good in wet and dry,they perform good in dynamic driving...when they new :)

64%

Member September 1, 2024

Volkswagen Golf MK8 1.5 Style
225/45 R17
8,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

The tyres came with the car out of the factory and let me start with saying that they are OK, especially at the price point. I have driven better tires, however.

Dry grip is adequate, however, the rubber compound is extremely soft, for a summer performance tire and they squirm a bit under hard cornering. On the other hand the carcass is rather stiff on W speed rated tires and it rides badly. Comfort is pretty mediocre, both ride quality and tire noise are, well, bad.

Wet performance seems to be better than dry - I guess the soft compound is better in the wet when temperatures are lower, which again is strange for a summer performance tire.

Tire wear seems to be normal so far - about 1 mm of wear in 12 000 km, which is about what I get with most tires.

Overall the tire is decent for how cheap it is and it's certainly far better than some chinese ditch finder, but don't expect best in class performance for 1/3 of the price.

80%

Member October 29, 2023

Peugeot 308 1.6 e HDI
225/45 R17
5,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Good tyre as usual Nexen and Kumho are great choices for tyres, my theory is buy a new tyre every 2max 3 years to be on safe properties otherwise risk not worthed in case of emergency.

63%

Member September 14, 2023

SEAT LEON 1.8TSI
225/45 R17
10 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

When I bought my car was with Conti 5. I changed them with Bridgestone Potenza and the last change was with Nexen.
In first I was excited! There was no noise. The handling was very good and when I thought that I spend 280 euros (400+ was needed for premium tyres) for a vfm buy.
After 20.000km with speeds never exceed 120km, economy and safe driving (no hard accelerations, brakes or cornering) because of a newborn I saw that almost I need new tyres. Spinning, ABS and TCS engagement occurs too often and you can see why in the tyres. And the finally verdict against them was a huge crack in the internal side of the one tyre which was discovered when the warning light for tire pressure light up and I move to the tyre shop to check it.
For me it's a "never again" it's a dangerous tyre and this kind of failure as I can read is something almost common.

56%

Member August 8, 2023

Audi A3 Sportback
225/45 R17
7,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average

This tyre was fitted on my Audi A3 8Y Sportback from factory. Handling on dry and wet was 'good', but nothing mindblowing. Wear was really bad though. What's even worse, tyre got serious damage at its shoulder ribs after ~7000km which ended up being just "bad material / quality control from factory", as it was explained to me by the guy who replaced them. I would never buy them again, for safety reasons.

39%

Member August 6, 2023

SEAT Leon
225/45 R17
2,150 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going

Had them straight from car factory started to crack between the tread after 2150 miles

76%

Member March 8, 2023

Nissan Qashqai
215/55 R18
1,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Compared to Michelin they are "OK".. Not sth fancy. Cornering is good , braking is medium but comfort and economy is bad. In an suv I can feel every road imperfection. Bad performance when it's cold.

59%

Member November 27, 2022

Volkswagen Golf GTI
225/40 R18
9,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

Decided to buy a set to replace some Falken, pushed by dealer . They are OEM on Porsche and very cheap. Don’t know how they managed to get factory fitted on the german supercars, as they are “just ok”. At the orice point, probably a few other brands I would have considered. And wear seems to be horrible. Cheap yes, but I feel in the long run it is going to cost me more. Not recommended.

84%

Member April 28, 2022

Audi 1.8T Quattro
225/40 R18
2,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

240kmh in rain no problem, 200kmh cornering in dry also not a problem.(understeer is easily controlable and predictable). Wear is a bit quicker but not a big problem since tire is not that expensive

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