Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    2026 test data · 14 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 5 and Nexen N Fera Sport SUV appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 11 tests.

    How the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 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 Michelin Primacy 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 5Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
    SegmentTouring, SUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used113
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.95.7
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score94.487.2

    Tire Lab Score

    94.4
    Excellent · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 5Nexen N Fera Sport SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.6
    1104
    Avg rank 5.5
    111
    Michelin Primacy 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.3
    124
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Michelin Primacy 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.7
    446
    Avg rank 5.8
    1
    Michelin Primacy 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    1
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.5
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.5 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.8 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

    The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin Primacy 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 5 or Nexen N Fera Sport SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks better than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 5 shows better mileage performance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 5 appears in 11 independent tests, Nexen N Fera Sport SUV in 3.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →