Founded in 1942, Nexen Tire is a South Korean tire manufacturer that started its US operations in 2005. A rapidly-growing brand, Nexen has a presence in almost every tire category - all-season, all-weather, winter, all-terrain, mud-terrain, touring, and UHP. It manufactures tires for passenger cars, minivans, coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks. Among its portfolio of touring tires, the Nexen N’Priz S deserves special mention owing to its impressive performance on paved roads.

Touted as a grand-touring tire, the N’Priz S debuted in the American market in July 2021. Designed for passenger cars and SUVs, the Nexen tire is an all-season, touring tire that is rated M+S, which means it can be driven in mud and light snow. It isn’t just aesthetically beautiful; it delivers decent performance too, by lasting longer, returning a quiet and comfortable ride, and providing good traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. The circumferential grooves channel out water quickly from the surface to resist hydroplaning while low rolling resistance leads to high fuel efficiency year-round. The ribbed pattern and sipes provide improved control and stability at moderate speeds.

So, does the tire deliver on the ground as claimed? Let’s find out in the Nexen N’Priz S tire review.

Features and Benefits

All-season tires are engineered to offer excellent traction and grip in dry and wet conditions year-round. These tires can be driven in light winter weather conditions and can drive effectively in light snow. The Nexen N’Priz S gets very close to these traits; let’s see how it is able to do that.

• Good traction and grip – The all-season tread pattern provides improved grip and traction in dry and wet conditions courtesy of the dense net of sipes and deep grooves which not only disperse water effectively to avoid the risk of hydroplaning but also provide extra biting edges for enhanced control.
• Solid ride and handling – While the continuous solid center rib allows precise steering response and improved handling, the solid shoulder design with lateral grooves enhance stability and cornering at moderate speeds.
• Reduced noise levels – The optimized tread pattern features variable block sequencing that traps soundwaves and doesn’t allow them to filter inside the cabin. With the noise levels going down, you enjoy a quiet and comfortable ride quality.
• Durable tread, longer life – The special rubber compound and tough construction come together to resist uneven wear and promote gradual, even wear throughout the lifecycle of the tire. The large shoulders, too, aid in maximizing the tire life by promoting uniform tread wear.

Pros and Cons

The Nexen N’Priz S has a lot of advantages up its sleeve; however, it has some shortcomings too. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of the tire before having our final say.

Pros

• M+S rated for use in mud and snow
• Attractive design
• Four circumferential grooves to resist hydroplaning
• Affordable pricing
• Optimized tread design for reduced noise and improved comfort
• Large shoulders for improved stability and cornering
• Special rubber compound for extra durability and longevity

Cons

• It doesn’t come with a limited manufacturer's tread life warranty
• It cannot be driven in severe winter weather conditions
• The tire has limited sizes

SimpleTire’s view on Nexen N'Priz S tires

To sum it up, the Nexen tire is a good option for drivers looking for a budget tire that could deliver longer tread life, quiet ride quality, and improved grip and traction in dry, wet, and light snow conditions. The N’Priz S is affordably priced too (starts around $114).

It competes with the likes of Kenda Vezda Touring A/S (KR205) (starts around $92) and Kumho Ecsta PA51 (starts around $105).

(Optional) Vehicles the Nexen N'Priz S is an OEM tire for

The N’Priz S is an OE-fitted tire for cars like 2022 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Kia Niro LX.

Vehicles the Nexen N'Priz S is a good replacement tire for

The Nexen is a good replacement tire for a number of passenger cars and SUVs such as Buick Encore, Chevrolet Cruze, Chrysler 200, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Contour, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Lexus HS250, and several more.