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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 in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
86%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
73%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Wet
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
93%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
90%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
58%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
42%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
93%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Comfort
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
51%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
51%
Costs
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
58%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
58%
Offroad
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Handling on gravel
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Grass traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
97%
Gravel traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
81%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%
Mud traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
80%
Sand traction
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Nexen N Fera RU 1
100%

Dimensions and prices

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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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