Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 and Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 7 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.2 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.3 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.7 2 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.8 1 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 8.2 | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
☀️ Dry: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 15.8 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.2 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
📏 Mileage: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.7 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks higher on average than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 ranks better than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 appears in 2 independent tests, Nexen N Blue HD Plus in 5, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →