Nexen N Fera Primus

Name: Nexen N Fera Primus
Brand: Nexen
Availability: InStock
Rating: 74 (7 reviews)

Summer

Lowcost

7.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.

7 Tests Price from: £55 40 Sizes

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent resistance to aquaplaning, ensuring safety on wet roads.

Safe and dynamic handling in wet conditions, with short braking distances.

Good braking performance overall.

Attractive, budget-friendly price.

Weaknesses

Understeer and slower steering response during dry handling.

Limited tire longevity, leading to reduced overall value.

Increased rolling resistance, which may impact fuel efficiency.

Reviews

9.6

83 Reviews

Customers like

Good value for money18×

Strong grip and handling9×

Quiet ride7×

Comfortable ride4×

Good wet grip4×

Customers don't like

Noticeable road noise4×

Soft sidewalls2×

Longer braking distances2×

No clear fuel-economy improvement2×

History

2022

Nexen N Fera Primus was launched

2022

2× Tested

Autobild215/55 R17#10

Autobild215/55 R17#17Satisfactory

2023

1× Tested

ADAC205/55 R16#10Good

2024

3× Tested

ADAC215/55 R17#11Satisfactory

Autobild205/55 R16#11

Autobild205/55 R16#17Satisfactory

2026

1× Tested

Motor235/55 R18#6Conditionally recommended

Price vs Quality

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7 Tests 5× Recommended

Summer

235/55 R18

#6 Of 8 Tyres

Motor2026

6thConditionally recommended

Skoda Kodiaq

1.Nokian Powerproof 2Test winner

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5.Bridgestone Turanza 6Recommended

6.Nexen N Fera PrimusConditionally recommended

7.Debica PrestoConditionally recommended

Summer

215/55 R17

#11 Of 16 Tyres

ADAC2024

11thSatisfactory

VW T-Roc

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

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10.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunSatisfactory

11.Nexen N Fera PrimusSatisfactory

12.Goodride Solmax 11Satisfactory

Summer

205/55 R16

#11 Of 55 Tyres

Autobild2024

11th

Dry braking: 37,2 mWet braking: 27,7 m

VW Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 7

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10.Bridgestone Turanza 6

11.Nexen N fera Primus

12.Firestone Roadhawk

Summer

205/55 R16

#17 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2024

17thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Michelin Primacy 4+Exemplary

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16.Pirelli Cinturato P7Satisfactory

17.Nexen N Fera PrimusSatisfactory

18.Uniroyal RainSport 5Satisfactory

Summer

205/55 R16

#10 Of 50 Tyres

ADAC2023

10thGood

VW Golf

1.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

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9.Hankook Ventus Prime 4Good

10.Nexen N Fera PrimusGood

11.Kenda Kenetica Pro KR210Good

Autobild2022

10th

Dry braking: 37,2 mWet braking: 28,6 m

VW Passat

1.Bridgestone Turanza T005

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9.Toyo Proxes Comfort

10.Nexen N Fera Primus

Autobild2022

17thSatisfactory

VW Passat

1.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Exemplary

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16.Maxxis Premitra HP5Satisfactory

17.Nexen N Fera PrimusSatisfactory

18.Goodride Zuper Ace SA-57Satisfactory

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Nexen Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Nexen's passenger summer range runs from the OE-fitted N'Fera sport line through the N'Blue comfort and efficiency tyres, offering value-focused alternatives to the premium brands while climbing the European OE ladder.

From sporty to efficient

◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶

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Ratings

Tested 5× By professional organizations

●Good4× (80%)

●Conditionally recommended1× (20%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 7.0205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 7.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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