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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Michelin Primacy 5

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 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
4.7
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
430
126

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

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