Comparison: BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Firestone Roadhawk

The BFGoodrich Advantage and the Nexen N Fera Primus are two tyres that have been tested extensively across various platforms. Both are designated as summer tyres, making them suitable for dry and wet conditions. However, the similarities don't extend far into actual performance.

The BFGoodrich Advantage, manufactured by BFGoodrich, is known for its excellent dry handling, quiet rolling noise, low rolling resistance, and competitive pricing. Its strengths lie broadly in comfort and stability on dry terrain, which is a significant advantage for speed enthusiasts and everyday users alike. Despite these plus points, it falls short in wet conditions, with notable understeer, which affects its overall rating, leaving it with an overall score of 68%.

On the other hand, the Nexen N Fera Primus, a product of Nexen, stands tall with a superior rating of 71%. Its high acquaplaning quality, secure wet handling, short wet braking distances, and wallet-friendly price point make it an appealing choice. The tyre's standout feature is its ability to perform admirably in both dry and particularly in wet conditions, a factor that had it ranking high in test results. However, it too has limitations. It tends to understeer in dry conditions and has a significantly restricted lifespan allied with a high rolling resistance.

In mutual test comparisons, the Nexen N Fera Primus consistently outperforms the BFGoodrich Advantage. For example, in the Autobild tests, the Nexen Tyre claimed the 10th position out of 50, while the BFGoodrich tyre trailed behind at 20th among 51 tyres tested. Similar results were observed in the ADAC tests, with Nexen securing the 10th position compared to BFGoodrich's 21st position.

In conclusion, while both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, the Nexen N Fera Primus edges past the BFGoodrich Advantage due to its superior wet handling and aquaplaning qualities. However, if ultimate comfort in dry conditions and noise reduction tops your considerations, the BFGoodrich Advantage might be a better choice.