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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
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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 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
3.4
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
430
70

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry lane changing
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%

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