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Key Facts

  • Official web page
  • Available Sizes in Line: 107
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Volkswagen T-Roc I (A11/AC7) [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (AW/BZ) [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Seat Ateca 5FP Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Fiat 500 312 Facelift [2015 .. 2021]
    • • Skoda Fabia Mk3 (NJ) [2015 .. 2020]
    • • Skoda Karoq NU7 [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Renault Megane IV (9A) [2016 .. 2022]
    • • Renault Twingo III (BCM) Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Seat Ibiza KJ [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Kia Picanto III (JA) Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Hyundai Accent V (HC/YC) [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Kia Morning
    • • Kia Rio
    • • Renault Dokker
    • • Renault Lodgy
  • Year Released: 2014
  • Regions for sale: Mexico, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Middle East, Oceania
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Nexen N Blue HD Plus. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– Most drivers appreciated the tire’s performance in both dry and wet conditions.
– A few drivers agreed the tires were really quiet.
– The drivers appreciated the very good quality and the great price.
– A few drivers said that aquaplaning resistance was excellent, and there was no sense of losing control despite high speed.
– Some car owners mentioned tires' good braking in dry.

Reasons not to buy

– Some drivers complained that the tires were stiff and noisy.
– One driver claimed that the tires were not suited to winter because they were too soft and it was hard to handle at high speed.

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Tire Rank :: Nexen N Blue HD Plus

 104  307 in Passenger / Summer

 15  45 in High Performance Summer

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Nexen N Blue HD Plus



Description

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is a high-performance summer tire designed for passenger vehicles. Released in 2014, this tire has become a popular choice for a wide range of compact and mid-sized vehicles, offering excellent dry and wet performance. It features four wide longitudinal grooves for improved drainage, high stiffness shoulder blocks for enhanced cornering, and a three-rib design to boost driving stability.

Features & Benefits

  • Four Wide Longitudinal Grooves: Improve water drainage, reducing the risk of hydroplaning.
  • High Stiffness Shoulder Block: Enhances handling and cornering performance.
  • Three-Rib Design: Increases driving stability, particularly at higher speeds.
  • Lateral Grooves Design: Further enhances wet performance by stabilizing the vehicle during wet conditions.

Year Released

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus was introduced in 2014.

Regions Availability

This tire is available in Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, Russia, East Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

Given the regions where the Nexen N Blue HD Plus is available and the sizes in which it is produced, it is compatible with a wide range of popular compact and mid-sized vehicles. Some vehicle fitments include:

  • Volkswagen T-Roc I (A11/AC7) [2017-2023]
  • Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (AW/BZ) [2017-2023]
  • Seat Ateca 5FP Facelift [2020-2023]
  • Fiat 500 312 Facelift [2015-2021]
  • Skoda Fabia Mk3 (NJ) [2015-2020]
  • Renault Megane IV (9A) [2016-2022]

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is designed for drivers seeking a high-performance summer tire that offers a good balance of dry and wet handling, stability, and fuel efficiency. It is particularly well-suited for compact and mid-sized vehicles in regions with varied summer conditions. The tire’s design and technology make it a reliable choice for both everyday commuting and spirited driving.


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Nexen / N Blue HD Plus
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 "
Width
145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
Aspect Ratio
45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 80 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Nexen / N Blue HD Plus Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Price
R13 145/70 R13 71T 145/70 R13 71T
R13 155/65 R13 73T 155/65 R13 73T
R13 155/70 R13 75T 155/70 R13 75T
R13 155/80 R13 79T 155/80 R13 79T
R13 165/65 R13 77T 165/65 R13 77T
R13 165/70 R13 79T 165/70 R13 79T
R13 175/70 R13 82T 175/70 R13 82T
R13 185/60 R13 80H 185/60 R13 80H
R13 185/70 R13 86T 185/70 R13 86T
R14 155/65 R14 75T 155/65 R14 75T
R14 165/60 R14 75H 165/60 R14 75H
R14 165/65 R14 79H 165/65 R14 79H
R14 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79T
R14 165/70 R14 81T 165/70 R14 81T
R14 165/70 R14 85T XL 165/70 R14 85T XL
R14 175/60 R14 79H 175/60 R14 79H
R14 175/65 R14 82H 175/65 R14 82H
R14 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82T
R14 175/65 R14 86T XL 175/65 R14 86T XL
R14 175/70 R14 84T 175/70 R14 84T
R14 175/70 R14 88T XL 175/70 R14 88T XL
R14 185/55 R14 80H 185/55 R14 80H
R14 185/60 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82H
R14 185/60 R14 82T 185/60 R14 82T
R14 185/65 R14 86H 185/65 R14 86H
R14 185/65 R14 86T 185/65 R14 86T
R14 185/70 R14 88T 185/70 R14 88T
R14 195/60 R14 86H 195/60 R14 86H
R14 195/65 R14 89H 195/65 R14 89H
R14 195/70 R14 91T 195/70 R14 91T
R14 205/70 R14 98T XL 205/70 R14 98T XL
R15 145/65 R15 72T 145/65 R15 72T
R15 155/60 R15 74T 155/60 R15 74T
R15 165/60 R15 77H 165/60 R15 77H
R15 165/60 R15 77T 165/60 R15 77T
R15 165/65 R15 81H 165/65 R15 81H
R15 165/65 R15 81T 165/65 R15 81T
R15 175/55 R15 77T 175/55 R15 77T
R15 175/60 R15 81H 175/60 R15 81H
R15 175/60 R15 81V 175/60 R15 81V
R15 175/65 R15 84H 175/65 R15 84H
R15 175/65 R15 84T 175/65 R15 84T
R15 185/55 R15 82H 185/55 R15 82H
R15 185/55 R15 82V 185/55 R15 82V
R15 185/55 R15 86H XL 185/55 R15 86H XL
R15 185/60 R15 84H 185/60 R15 84H
R15 185/60 R15 84T 185/60 R15 84T
R15 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T
R15 185/65 R15 92T XL 185/65 R15 92T XL
R15 195/50 R15 82V 195/50 R15 82V
R15 195/55 R15 85H 195/55 R15 85H
R15 195/55 R15 85V 195/55 R15 85V
R15 195/60 R15 88H 195/60 R15 88H
R15 195/60 R15 88V 195/60 R15 88V
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H
R15 195/65 R15 91T 195/65 R15 91T
R15 195/65 R15 91V 195/65 R15 91V
R15 195/65 R15 95H XL 195/65 R15 95H XL
R15 195/65 R15 95T 195/65 R15 95T
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL
R15 205/50 R15 86V 205/50 R15 86V
R15 205/55 R15 88V 205/55 R15 88V
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H
R15 205/60 R15 91V 205/60 R15 91V
R15 205/65 R15 94H 205/65 R15 94H
R15 205/65 R15 94V 205/65 R15 94V
R15 205/70 R15 96T 205/70 R15 96T
R15 215/60 R15 94H 215/60 R15 94H
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H
R16 175/60 R16 82H 175/60 R16 82H
R16 195/45 R16 84V XL 195/45 R16 84V XL
R16 195/50 R16 84V 195/50 R16 84V
R16 195/50 R16 88V XL 195/50 R16 88V XL
R16 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H
R16 195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87V
R16 195/60 R16 89H 195/60 R16 89H
R16 195/60 R16 89V 195/60 R16 89V
R16 205/50 R16 87H 205/50 R16 87H
R16 205/50 R16 87V 205/50 R16 87V
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/60 R16 92V 205/60 R16 92V
R16 205/65 R16 95H 205/65 R16 95H
R16 215/45 R16 86H 215/45 R16 86H
R16 215/55 R16 93V 215/55 R16 93V
R16 215/60 R16 95H 215/60 R16 95H
R16 215/60 R16 95V 215/60 R16 95V
R16 215/60 R16 99H XL 215/60 R16 99H XL
R16 215/60 R16 99V XL 215/60 R16 99V XL
R16 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98H
R16 225/50 R16 92V 225/50 R16 92V
R16 225/55 R16 99H XL 225/55 R16 99H XL
R16 225/55 R16 99V XL 225/55 R16 99V XL
R16 225/70 R16 103T 225/70 R16 103T
R16 235/60 R16 100H 235/60 R16 100H
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL
R17 205/55 R17 95V XL 205/55 R17 95V XL
R17 215/45 R17 91W XL 215/45 R17 91W XL
R17 215/50 R17 95V XL 215/50 R17 95V XL
R17 215/55 R17 94V 215/55 R17 94V
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H
R17 225/60 R17 99H 225/60 R17 99H
R17 225/60 R17 99V 225/60 R17 99V
R17 235/55 R17 99V 235/55 R17 99V
R17 235/60 R17 102H 235/60 R17 102H

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