Segment
1. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle2. Nexen N blue HD plus Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N blue HD plus vs. Nokian WetProof
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nexen summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nokian (57%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 83% compared to 46% of the Nexen N blue HD plus. The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD plus was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the N blue HD plus and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the N blue HD plus is made in Korea and WetProof is made in Finland.
| # | Nexen N blue HD plus | Nokian WetProof | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R17 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Nokian WetProof 5.64
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended2. Nexen N blue HD plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet side guide
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WetProof 68 dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus | 35,8 | 32,1 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Conditionally recommended | 6,9 | 6,8 | 7,0 | 6,6 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 9,0 | 9,0 | 6,5 | |||
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