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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Nexen winter tyres are slightly better rated (34%) than Kenda (7%). The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
13.6
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
342
433

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%

Dimensions and prices

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