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Comparison: Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (2026)

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 (83%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 74% of the Nexen N Fera Primus. The first tyre test of Nexen N Fera Primus was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the N Fera Primus and the Primacy 4+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N Fera Primus
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
7
13
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
11.7
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
69
127

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 29 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Dry braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Wet
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N Fera Primus
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Exterior noise
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Interior noise
Nexen N Fera Primus
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Nexen N Fera Primus
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Price Mileage Ratio
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N Fera Primus
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Fuel Consumption
Nexen N Fera Primus
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Sustainability
Nexen N Fera Primus
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
27%
Tyre Weight
Nexen N Fera Primus
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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