I took what is likely a big chance on having a set of 4 Nexen NFERA RU5 tires 255/55/18 installed on my 05 CTT in time for winter (Northern VA so snow is hit or miss). Anybody have experience with these? I tried researching online for reviews but there is virtually nothing. They were newly released tires in 2013 and are supposed to be "ultra high performance asymmetric" all-seasons. I kept the set of Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport summer tires should I want to put them back on in the Spring. Funny that they use a Porsche in their ad: http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires/high-performance/n-fera-ru5

Cost shipped from tirebuyer.com was $532. Wish me luck and I'll report back after I have some experience driving on them.

 

Btsoom1 ... I know it has been a couple of years since you posted on the NFERA RU5's ... I'm hoping you'll get this and have some long term feedback on them now.

I am considering this same tire in 20" for my 2013 Cayenne Diesel ...

Thanks
Tim

 

Anybody besides Btsoom1 have any experience/feedback on these tires?

Much thanks in advance ...

 

I have had 2 sets of Nexan rodians. Both could not be balanced and 2 of the tires had some type of failure that caused bad vibration. Dealer could get 2 more, but I declined and went for some new Pirellis. No issue with them. You get what you pay for and cheap chinese tires are cheap for a reason. Likely less of an issue on 18's than 20-22's.

 

Thanks for the inputs Mtnrat ... I'm looking for feedback specifically on the NFERA RU5. It is a very different tire than the Roadian and per press releases in September, Porsche will be using it as an OEM tire on either the Cayenne or the Macan in near future (can't remember which) and the SU1 (if not mistaken) is already Porsche approved with the N0 designator ...

Surely someone here has run the NFERA RU5 ?

Thanks

 

Ok ... no feedback but the price was right enough for me to take a shot on them ... so far so good.

When I got this awesome machine in November it had Michelin Latitude HP's on 18" rims which were fantastic for both comfort and handling but 2 of them were more than halfway done. Heading into winter I put on a Kumho Road Venture highway tire that would be suitable for Kentucky winters. No complaints about it really ... but no excitement either. Incidentally, they did well for me when caught by a very nasty surprise ice storm in December. We made it home safely when most around us did not.

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to pick up a used set of 20" wheels from a Cayenne Turbo and ordered a set of Dorman (no programming req'd) TPMS sensors from Rockauto. The set of Nexen N'FERA RU5 came from simpletire.com in 275/45r20 110V.

NOTE: While I don't know how accurate it is, there is an article on the Nexen N'Fera RU5 claiming it has been named to be an OEM for Porsche in the future ... below is a link to it as well as a link to a Nexen video found on youtube on this model.


http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160905000858



Here is initial feedback for those interested:
- The sensors registered and re-learned in under 1 mile.
- The ride comfort is only just a smidge behind the Michelin's and definitely out front of the Kumho Road Venture.
- Handling from the very short initial drive feels significantly better than the Road Venture but not as responsive as the Michelin's and not quite as tight in the corners ... as anticipated. However, I would call it excellent for the money when the entire set of Nexen's ran the equivalent of a single Michelin.

I'll post again for anyone interested after I've had a chance to run around on it a bit.

Disclaimer: I am not a tire evaluation expert and I do not track my Cayenne. In fact, I don't even push the limits of it's top end and considering it is the diesel, the lowest top end of all the 2013 cayenne's, that is saying something. I do, however, enjoy the torque rush between 20 and 80 mph and the hug around curves and so I do appreciate a tire that handles well and is very responsive and precise.

 

Nexen recently invested billions in a State-of-the-Art manufacturing facility, since they now produce the Lexani line of tires. Gone are the shoddy construction and balancing issues...they now use the same equipment and processes as Continental and Bridgestone.

 

Good info.