Nexen N Fera SU1 rated
82% while driving a Volkswagen Golf
Driving on
a combination of roads for 1500
spirited miles
I shopped around, did my research based on performance and particularly wanted a balance of low noise and low rolling resistance plus was limited by my tyre size on my i8 wheels but of all the options including Goodyear, Continental and Dunlop, these scored high on paper only short of the Goodyear Efficientgrip and were less than half the price of the primes above and better than all mid-range tyres on price and paper.
I'm so glad I went with the Nexen N'Fera SU1, although they have 10% less sidewall than the Bridgestones before, they have a smoother ride on fine sharp surfaces (man holes, repaired tarmac, concrete joints etc) and are hugely quieter, almost silent below 30mph which is fantastic for my car in electric mode, its near silent.
The tyres are also lighter in weight helping steering reaction in spite of their size and in every aspect improving and helping the suspension to perform. I've even noticed as a result that my front top mount is worn which was indistinguishable with the harsh and loud Bridgestone's before.
My GTE has a capacity to lay down torque ~300ft.lbs in a go and even flooring it on wet roundabouts' hen the inside would break traction the car steered well and the drift/understeer was very controllable and correctable. I'm very impressed by the progression and control given the price range if the tyre.
I absolutely would recommend these and no doubt will be getting a new set in no time due to the mileage I do. Right now though they have only done a few miles so still fresh.