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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Nexen N blue HD Plus

Nexen

N blue HD Plus

VS

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Nexen (66%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen

N blue HD Plus

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

10

4

Best position

#1

#1

Average position

13.6

3.3

Latest test

2021

2026

Available sizes

430

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Wet

Wet

Nexen N blue HD Plus

63%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Nexen N blue HD Plus

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Wet handling

Nexen N blue HD Plus

54%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nexen N blue HD Plus

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nexen N blue HD Plus

62%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Dry

Dry

Nexen N blue HD Plus

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry braking

Nexen N blue HD Plus

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry handling

Nexen N blue HD Plus

74%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Costs

Costs

Nexen N blue HD Plus

57%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Rolling resistance

Nexen N blue HD Plus

56%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Comfort

Comfort

Nexen N blue HD Plus

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

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