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Nexen Basic

N'FERA PRIMUS

7.0 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/40 R17 among 36 available
tested in R17
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
74,14 €
in 205/40 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 205/40 R17 84W XL EAN: 8807622103049 SAP: 16589
NEXEN N'FERA PRIMUS, RPB
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 74,14 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS evaluated

7.0 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/40 R17 among 36 available
tested in R17
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 22 measurements · 8 tests
beats 40 of 55
74 +5,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 43 of 55
80 +6,9 %
Aquaplaning 5 tests
beats 23 of 42
69 +1,7 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 23 of 42
62 +1,8 %
Dry from 7 measurements · 8 tests
beats 23 of 55
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 5 tests
beats 25 of 55
44 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 3 of 42
3 ≈ average
Economy from 11 measurements · 6 tests
beats 7 of 43
17 −12,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 18 of 42
41 −2,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 4 of 35
14 −19,3 %
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 6 tests
beats 31 of 42
75 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 22 of 42
42 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 36
37 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 75 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 83 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS stands in size 205/40 R17

Compared with 13 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

9. rank in the group of 13 compared
−0,3 below the group median group median 7,3
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 8,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (13)
  1. 1. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 88,71 € +14,57 €
  2. 2. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 98,37 € +24,23 €
  3. 3. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 100,46 € +26,32 €
  4. 3. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 80,38 € +6,24 €
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein ULTRAC 181,42 € +107,28 €
  6. 6. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 87,75 € +13,61 €
  7. 6. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 94,51 € +20,37 €
  8. 6. 7.3 Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 better and cheaper 67,84 € −6,30 €
  9. 9. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS This tyre 74,14 €
  10. 10. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 85,43 € +11,29 €
  11. 11. 5.7 Cooper ZEON CS8
  12. 12. 5.4 Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 75,72 € +1,58 €
  13. 13. 4.0 Rotalla RU01 XL 58,99 € −15,15 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/40 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)84
Speed index (SI)W
Product code16589
EAN8807622103049
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Nexen
Tread N'FERA PRIMUS
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RPB
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 11,7
2026
7. place
Vi Bilagare Summer tire test 205/55 R16 2026
10 tyres
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2024
17. place
Auto Bild Test letných pneumatík 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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11. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/40 R17.

Current lowest
74,14 €
↗ 3,72 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
69,80 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
90,31 €
22.6.2026
90,31 69,80 74,14 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 71,48 € 22.6.2026: 90,31 € 23.6.2026: 71,48 € 23.6.2026: 74,43 € 23.6.2026: 90,31 € 24.6.2026: 71,48 € 24.6.2026: 74,43 € 24.6.2026: 90,31 € 25.6.2026: 71,48 € 25.6.2026: 71,70 € 26.6.2026: 71,48 € 26.6.2026: 71,70 € 30.6.2026: 71,48 € 30.6.2026: 71,70 € 1.7.2026: 71,48 € 1.7.2026: 71,70 € 2.7.2026: 71,48 € 2.7.2026: 71,70 € 3.7.2026: 71,48 € 3.7.2026: 71,70 € 7.7.2026: 71,48 € 7.7.2026: 71,70 € 8.7.2026: 71,48 € 8.7.2026: 71,70 € 9.7.2026: 71,48 € 9.7.2026: 71,70 € 10.7.2026: 71,48 € 10.7.2026: 71,70 € 14.7.2026: 71,48 € 14.7.2026: 71,70 € 15.7.2026: 71,48 € 15.7.2026: 71,70 € 16.7.2026: 71,48 € 16.7.2026: 71,70 € 17.7.2026: 71,48 € 17.7.2026: 71,70 € 20.7.2026: 73,83 € 21.7.2026: 73,41 € 21.7.2026: 73,83 € 22.7.2026: 73,41 € 22.7.2026: 73,83 € 23.7.2026: 73,41 € 23.7.2026: 73,83 € 24.7.2026: 73,41 € 24.7.2026: 73,83 € 28.7.2026: 73,41 € 28.7.2026: 73,83 € 29.7.2026: 73,41 € 29.7.2026: 73,51 € 30.7.2026: 73,41 € 30.7.2026: 73,51 € 31.7.2026: 73,41 € 31.7.2026: 73,69 € 1.8.2026: 73,51 € 3.8.2026: 73,11 € 6.8.2026: 71,42 € 6.8.2026: 73,11 € 8.8.2026: 72,93 € 14.8.2026: 73,11 € 19.8.2026: 73,29 € 21.8.2026: 73,08 € 21.8.2026: 73,69 € 22.8.2026: 73,72 € 25.8.2026: 73,41 € 25.8.2026: 73,72 € 25.8.2026: 73,83 € 27.8.2026: 73,41 € 27.8.2026: 73,83 € 28.8.2026: 73,41 € 31.8.2026: 73,69 € 1.9.2026: 73,83 € 2.9.2026: 73,69 € 3.9.2026: 73,54 € 11.9.2026: 73,38 € 17.9.2026: 73,22 € 24.9.2026: 73,07 € 25.9.2026: 72,74 € 25.9.2026: 70,33 € 26.9.2026: 70,58 € 29.9.2026: 70,55 € 30.9.2026: 70,61 € 1.10.2026: 70,70 € 2.10.2026: 70,54 € 3.10.2026: 70,58 € 6.10.2026: 70,41 € 9.10.2026: 70,51 € 10.10.2026: 70,54 € 13.10.2026: 70,36 € 14.10.2026: 70,48 € 15.10.2026: 70,65 € 16.10.2026: 70,68 € 17.10.2026: 70,72 € 20.10.2026: 70,65 € 21.10.2026: 70,63 € 22.10.2026: 70,75 € 23.10.2026: 70,68 € 24.10.2026: 70,30 € 27.10.2026: 70,13 € 28.10.2026: 70,08 € 29.10.2026: 70,04 € 30.10.2026: 70,25 € 3.11.2026: 69,88 € 4.11.2026: 69,80 € 4.11.2026: 72,89 € 5.11.2026: 73,24 € 8.11.2026: 74,14 €

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