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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD plus vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

Nexen N blue HD plusBudget
NexenNexen

N blue HD plus

R13 – R22
VS
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD plus was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the N blue HD plus and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where N blue HD plus is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD plus
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
13.6
11.9
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
440
174

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Wet Braking
Nexen N blue HD plus
63%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Wet Handling
Nexen N blue HD plus
51%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N blue HD plus
57%
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N blue HD plus
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dry Braking
Nexen N blue HD plus
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Dry Handling
Nexen N blue HD plus
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Noise Exterior
Nexen N blue HD plus
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N blue HD plus
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Firestone Roadhawk
55%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N blue HD plus
55%
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD plus
53%
Firestone Roadhawk
46%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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