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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
VS
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

6.5
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Nexen summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Maxxis (56%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Number of tests
10
13
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
13.6
8.8
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
433
530

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%

Dimensions and prices

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