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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nexen (66%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
430
133

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet side guide
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry lane changing
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Interior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

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