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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Nexen N Fera RU 1 (2026)

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Nexen N Fera RU 1Budget
NexenNexen

N Fera RU 1

R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Nexen summer tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than CST (64%). But when it comes to comparing CST Medallion MD-A1 and Nexen N Fera RU 1, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/55 R17 test, where both the Medallion MD-A1 and the N Fera RU 1 were tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Nexen
N Fera RU 1
Number of tests
2
1
Best position
#10
#8
Average position
21.5
8.0
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
185
8

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
76%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
88%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
54%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
77%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
98%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
98%
Wet
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
74%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
96%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
93%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
47%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
87%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
36%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
91%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
91%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
98%
Comfort
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
90%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
90%
Costs
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
59%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
59%
Offroad
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
94%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
97%
Handling on gravel
CST Medallion MD-A1
96%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
97%
Grass traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
96%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
94%
Gravel traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
99%
Mud traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
97%
Sand traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
93%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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