Minerva Radial F 205 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 Minerva Radial F 205 and Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 7 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 Minerva Radial F 205 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Minerva Radial F 205 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Minerva Radial F 205's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Minerva Radial F 205 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #6 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 35.1 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.4 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Minerva Radial F 205
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Minerva Radial F 205 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 39.5 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 41.0 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 8.2 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
💧 Wet: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 39.5 for the Minerva Radial F 205.
☀️ Dry: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 41.0 for the Minerva Radial F 205.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the Minerva Radial F 205.
📏 Mileage: Minerva Radial F 205 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 Minerva Radial F 205.
🔋 Efficiency: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Minerva Radial F 205.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Minerva Radial F 205 or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks higher on average than the Minerva Radial F 205.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Minerva Radial F 205 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks better than the Minerva Radial F 205.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Minerva Radial F 205.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Minerva Radial F 205 appears in 2 independent tests, Nexen N Blue HD Plus in 5.
Also compare
Minerva Radial F 205 vs…
Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
