Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus and Rotalla RH01 E Pace appear in 6 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 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.
How the Rotalla RH01 E Pace performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.
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 Rotalla RH01 E Pace making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Rotalla RH01 E Pace's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Rotalla RH01 E Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #8 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 34.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | 72.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Rotalla RH01 E Pace
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Rotalla RH01 E Pace | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 41.3 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Avg rank 40.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 | Avg rank 28.3 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 38.5 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 38.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
💧 Wet: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 41.3 for the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
☀️ Dry: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 40.0 for the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 28.3 for the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
📏 Mileage: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to 38.5 for the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Rotalla RH01 E Pace
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 38.0 for the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen N Blue HD Plus or Rotalla RH01 E Pace?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RH01 E Pace 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 Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Rotalla RH01 E Pace.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen N Blue HD Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Rotalla RH01 E Pace in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →