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Comparison: Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

Today we will be comparing two widely popular summer tyres, Nexen N Fera Primus and Firestone Roadhawk on the basis of various tyres tests and evaluations conducted.


Nexen N Fera Primus, manufactured by Nexen, features in the ultra high performance (UHP) subtype. This model has an overall rating of 71% as per our evaluation. One of its notable accomplishments is that it ranked 10th in tests conducted by both Autobild and ADAC, outperforming a considerable count of 51 and 50 types of tyres respectively. The Primus particularly shines in conditions of Aquaplaning - longitudal, as noted in Autobild's test. Critics also praised its good braking performance and dynamic wet handling capacities. However, they pointed out a delayed steering response and limited tyre life or economy.


On the other hand, Firestone Roadhawk comes from one of the well-known manufacturers, Firestone. Compared to Nexen N Fera Primus, this model has a lower overall rating of 59%. In tests conducted by Autobild and ADAC, it secured 30th and 20th position respectively. The Roadhawk was complimented for its efficiency, light weight, good dry road handling, and low wear. However, it was found to be less balanced with noticeable underperformance on wet roads and limited tyre life.


It is important to mention that these models cherished their fair share of weaknesses too. Some of the hits for Nexen N Fera Primus included an understeering dry handling, significantly limited tyre life, and increased rolling resistance. Similarly, Firestone Roadhawk demonstrated shortcomings including lack of balance, weaknesses on wet surfaces, and wear-induced performance deterioration.


To summarize, both these tyres demonstrate great individual performances in certain areas. Nexen N Fera Primus tends to shine in Aquaplaning situations and presents good breaking performance while Firestone Roadhawk performs exceptionally well on dry roads and is light-weight. However, considering the cumulative results of multiple tests, Nexen N Fera Primus evidently presents a better-rounded performance making it the preferred choice amongst the two.

Test Profile

Nexen
N Fera Primus
Firestone
Roadhawk
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Number of tests
6
21
6
5
Best position
#10
#2
#3
#1
Average position
12.7
11.9
4.7
2.2
Latest test
2024
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
60
164
146
63

Wet

Wet
Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Wet braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen N Fera Primus
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Wet handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
64%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N Fera Primus
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Exterior noise
Nexen N Fera Primus
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Comfort
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Interior noise
Nexen N Fera Primus
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
100%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Mileage
Nexen N Fera Primus
49%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Price/value
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
87%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N Fera Primus
62%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Dry braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Dry handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
53%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%

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