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    8.2

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    8.5

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    Great

    8.2

    Handling

    Great

    8.1

    Traction

    Great

  • 11 reviews

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    4.4

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    70%

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    Established in 1942, Nexen Tires is a leading tire manufacturer that’s based out of South Korea and focuses on delivering quality, reliable and durable tires at an affordable price. The brand engineers several categories of tires, and Nexen Roadian MTX is a mud-terrain tire from the brand.

    The Nexen Roadian MTX is a mud-terrain tire that’s designed for use on light trucks and SUVs. The tire has several features that enable it to deliver smooth and reliable performance on- and off-road. In this Nexen Roadian MTX tire review, we will take a look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, along with its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s view on the tire.

    Features and Benefits

    Mud-terrain tires are commonly used on Jeeps, light trucks, and SUVs and are designed to give the driver a consistent grip on mud, dirt, sand, gravel, rock, and other off-road terrains. These tires have aggressive tread patterns that allow them to have reliable traction.

    The Nexen Roadian MTX is a mud-terrain tire and features an aggressive tread pattern. The tire boasts a versatile driving experience and has a dual sidewall design for a customized look and feel. Moreover, the tire is built to be durable and withstand heavy rugged use. Here are some noteworthy features and benefits of the tire.

    • Versatile driving experience: The aggressive tread design allows the tire to deliver good on- and off-road performance.
    • Built to be durable: Built using a standard 3-ply design with an F-load weight rating ensuring heavy hauling capability.
    • Customizable look: The dual sidewall design allows the driver to customize the look of the tire.
    • Quiet ride: The patented tread block design reduces road noise on the highway.
    • Nexen’s assurance: 36-Month Roadside Assistance and a free trial of 45 days or 500 miles.

    The Nexen Roadian MTX is available in a variety of tire sizes that ranges from 15 to 22 inches and can fit a variety of vehicles.

    Pros and Cons

    Now that we know about the features and benefits of the tire, let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire.

    • Excellent off-road performance with an aggressive tread pattern
    • Built to last with increased load-carrying capacity
    • Quiet driving experience on paved roads
    • Backed by Nexen’s assurance of 36-month roadside assistance

    While these pros make a good case for the tire, also consider these cons.

    • The ride comfort is subpar
    • The fuel efficiency of the tire is poor
    • The tread can wear off irregularly which isn’t uncommon in mud-terrain tires
    • Not backed by a limited manufacturer tread life warranty

    SimpleTire’s view on Nexen Roadian MTX tires

    If you are looking for a budget mud-terrain tire that can deliver a good performance off-road in challenging terrains while delivering a quieter-than-expected ride on paved roads, then the Nexen Roadian MTX might be the right fit for you. The tire is built with an aggressive tread pattern for increased grip, is durable, and backed by Nexen’s roadside assistance.

    However, if you want more out of your tire, you can consider the General Grabber X3, as it offers better durability and traction at a higher cost.

    Vehicles the Nexen Roadian MTX is a good replacement tire for

    As the Nexen Roadian MTX is available in a variety of tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for several vehicles, such as 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 2016 RAM 3500, 1994 Chevrolet K1500, 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, and more.

    Scorecard

    Dry

    4

    Wet

    3.6

    Winter

    3.7

    Comfort

    3.8

    Noise

    3.4

    Treadwear

    3.6

    10 SimpleTire reviews

    dan
    4.5
    Verified Customer
    Apr 22, 2022

    had them on a 91 ford f250 best tires id ran wish they made this tread model in 19.5 the offroad tread pattern is lacking in this wheel size i know guys wanting more aggressive tread selection in 19.5 i own a 16 f450 and run 265/70R19.5 and tread options are limited wish there was options like that in tread design like nexan tire offers

    Steve
    2.5
    Jeep Wrangler 2016 Unlimited Sport
    Verified Customer
    Apr 20, 2022

    Cody
    1
    RAM 3500 Limited 2016 4x4 (DRW)
    Verified Customer
    Mar 27, 2022

    I tried 2 sets of these tires. The first set I had balanced by 2 different tire shops 3 times and an alignment within a couple thousand miles and would not ride smooth. Simple tire is an awesome company and agreed to send me another set thinking the first set was defective. The second set was even worse. I have since bought another set of tires and the balance good and ride smooth. I don't normally leave reviews but I want to warn others before they waste a ton of time and money of these tires.

    Josh
    5
    Chevrolet K1500 1994 Silverado Ext. Cab
    Verified Customer
    Oct 16, 2021

    Awesome mud tire that is not to loud and wears Excellent!!!

    Kenny
    1
    GMC Sierra 1500 2015 SLE
    Verified Customer
    May 17, 2021

    Nexan Roadian MTX were a total waste of money. Three visits to different tire shops and the tires will not balance. My truck bounces like a basketball above 65 mph. I am forced to save and buy a different brand as soon as possible.

    Murph
    4.5
    Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2009 4x4 Quad Cab
    Verified Customer
    May 10, 2021

    I've ran these tires 2 years in a row. I run them on a 4th gen ram 1500 that is lifted and is my daily driver. Mostly pavement and some off road and they hold up well. The tread is very aggressive and awesome in the mud. They move lots of earth if you spin em in the mud. I havent been stuck with them yet and I'm constantly running to the fields my stands etc, I put roughly 30k miles on the last set i bought. And they are still about half tread. However I had a ball joint going bad and 2 of them got worn down funny so I ordered a whole set of new ones. Keep them rotated and you'll find they last longer than any other offroad mud tire I've ran so far. The first year I had the truck I ran a $700 set of radar renegade r7s or something and they where great for mud amd all but just didn't last but only 10 to 15k miles and where almost bald. These rodian mtx are 13 ply! Load range f and are heavy duty I've ran over glass and all kinds of steel at the farm and scrap yards and never had an issue. 2 ply sidewall you cant beat them for a little over a thousand bucks for all 4. (35x12.5x17) s I highly recommend and I'm not sponsored.

    Gavin
    4
    Ford Ranger 1993 XLT 4x2
    Verified Customer
    Apr 16, 2021

    Awesome tires just be cautious in the rain.

    Daniel
    5
    Lexus GX470 2008 Base
    Verified Customer
    Mar 24, 2021

    I've had Yokohama and BFG mud terrains in the past. These are surprisingly better. Mud, sand, rocks, snow, rain, and highway all better. Less noise and I find that I don't have to air down as much off-road, they just tackle everything I throw at them and I'm surprised after all I've put them through I'm not missing any tread blocks, cracks, no tears. Folks that don't believe in Nexen due to their early beginnings need to understand the company has drastically changed and this attempt at producing a mud terrain is an absolute home run accomplishment that should be forcing the other major manufacturers to go back to the drawing board.

    Quincy
    5
    Verified Customer
    Dec 3, 2019

    I got these tires back in September 2019. I really like thses tires. I took these tires through 18 inches of snow and 1 foot of mud. They get you out of any situation.

    Rob
    4.5
    Verified Customer
    Apr 18, 2019

    Smooth riding tire just a little road howling not bad.

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