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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Nokian WetProof

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2021 205/55 R16 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Summer
2019 215/55 R17 View

In our ongoing review of summer tyres, we delve into the results of two competing tyres: the Nexen N blue HD plus and the Nokian WetProof.


Let's start with the Nexen N blue HD plus - a summer tyre originating from South Korea (KR). Its performance rating pegged at 42% on our site, highlights its room for performance improvements. In Autobild's test, out of 53 tyres, it settled at the 15th position. Notably, it stood out for its comfort. In AutoMotorSport's test, the tyre was positioned 10th out of 11 tyres tested.


On the other hand, the Nokian WetProof, a product of Finland (FI), proved to be a stronger contender. This summer tyre boasts of a rate of 74% on our site. In the Autobild's test, it scooped the <-strong>6th position—a commendable achievement considering the total of 53 tyres in the test. It shined significantly more in AutoMotorSport's test, grabbing the top position. It earned accolades for its impressive dry braking, dry handling - objective, dry lane changing, exterior noise, and wet braking.


To give you a quick overview, here you can find more about Nexen and Nokian manufacturers who stand behind these two summer tyres.


In conclusion, when comparing these two models, Nokian WetProof outperforms Nexen N blue HD plus based on our ratings and multiple comparative tests. Nexen N blue HD plus, however, earned good reviews for its comfort, perhaps making it a suitable choice for drivers priotizing ride comfort over performace. On the other hand, considering overall performance and a range of distinct strengths, Nokian WetProof appears to be a more versatile and reliable summer tyre.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Nokian WetProof
77%
Nokian
WetProof
Wet Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Nokian WetProof
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Nokian WetProof
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Nokian WetProof
68%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance (94.5%)
Dry Performance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Nokian WetProof
84%
Nokian
WetProof
Dry Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Nokian WetProof
88%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Dry Lane Change
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Nokian WetProof
100%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Nokian WetProof
67%
Best in category: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (89.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Nokian WetProof
70%
Nokian
WetProof
Noise Exterior
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Noise Interior
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato P7 (100.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Nokian WetProof
64%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato P7 (89.0%)
Economy
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Nokian WetProof
48%
Nokian
WetProof
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Nokian WetProof
58%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Nokian WetProof
38%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (94.0%)

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