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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Nexen (66%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
10
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
1.0
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
430
23

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet side guide
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

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