Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nexen N fera Sport (2026)

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Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

R16 – R21

VS

Nexen

N fera Sport

8.3

R17 – R21

7 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen N fera Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the N fera Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4

N fera Sport

Number of tests

19

17

Best position

#1

Average position

2.1

9.3

Latest test

2022

2025

Available sizes

185

161

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

84%

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

72%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Wet Braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Nexen N fera Sport

83%

Wet Handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

83%

Nexen N fera Sport

62%

Wet Circle Cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

79%

Nexen N fera Sport

57%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

88%

Nexen N fera Sport

84%

Aquaplaning Cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

82%

Nexen N fera Sport

74%

Dry Performance

Confidence

91%

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

74%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Dry Braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

92%

Nexen N fera Sport

83%

Dry Handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

89%

Nexen N fera Sport

61%

Dry Lane Change

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

91%

Nexen N fera Sport

80%

Dry Steering Reaction

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

93%

Nexen N fera Sport

73%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

76%

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

77%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Noise Exterior

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

72%

Nexen N fera Sport

88%

Noise Interior

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

76%

Nexen N fera Sport

64%

Ride Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

81%

Nexen N fera Sport

79%

Economy

Confidence

81%

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

69%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Rolling Resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

76%

Nexen N fera Sport

57%

Fuel Efficiency

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Nexen N fera Sport

87%

Mileage

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

80%

Nexen N fera Sport

62%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2021	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	225/45 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2020	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	245/40 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2022	245/45 R19	View