Segment
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium4. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle5. Nokian Line SUV Upper-middle6. Nexen N blue HD Plus Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4 vs. Nokian Line SUV vs. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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.
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Best position in test
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Average position in tests
5. Nokian WetProof 5.64
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Exemplary3. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended4. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4 Very good5. Nokian Line SUV Good6. Nexen N blue HD Plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Line SUV Good3. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4 Recommended4. Nokian WetProof Recommended5. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 1- | 1- | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus | 35,8 | 32,1 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Conditionally recommended | 6,9 | 6,8 | 7,0 | 6,6 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 9,0 | 9,0 | 6,5 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 7,8 | 9,3 | 6,9 | |||
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