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Nexen Tires is a Korean tire manufacturer and was founded over 80 years ago as the country’s first tire manufacturer. Nexen is now in the front with its state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and is featured as Original Equipment by top automakers. Nexen established its US branch in 2005 and currently offers tires like the N’Fera and N’Priz families for passenger cars and the Roadian series for light trucks and SUVs.
With an expanded lineup of tires, Roadian Tires offers something for every driver of CUV, SUV, and light trucks. Let’s break down this lineup and take a closer look at these tires and what they offer individually.
Nexen Roadian GTX
The Nexen Roadian GTX is an all-season tire designed for use on CUVs, and SUVs to offer drivers great traction, comfort, and handling. The tire is made with a low rolling resistance design for enhanced fuel efficiency and is backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, and Nexen's Total Coverage Warranty, which includes a road hazard warranty (2 years/ first 3/32" tread wear), roadside assistance (36 months), and a free trial (45-day/500 miles) [certain terms and conditions apply].
The tire features a symmetric and optimized tread pattern and a wear-resistant rubber compound resulting in an average SimpleScore of 8.5 out of 10. The tire truly shines in longevity with a score of 9.4, followed by 8.2 in handling and 7.9 in traction, making it a good choice for the drivers of Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Honda HR-V, Chevrolet Tahoe, Lincoln Navigator, and many more.
Nexen Roadian HTX2
The Nexen Roadian HTX2 is an all-weather tire designed for use on light trucks, and SUVs and offers drivers outstanding traction, and handling performance with year-round traction. The tire is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions and is backed by an up to 70,000 mile mileage warranty.
The tire features wide grooves, and open shoulders for enhanced traction on wet roads, a wear-resistant rubber compound, and a symmetrical tread pattern that boosts handling, and cornering performance. Thanks to these features, the Roadian HTX2 scored a score of 8.6 out of 10 with 9.1 in longevity, 8.4 in traction, and 8.3 in handling, making it a great choice for vehicles such as the Mazda CX-90, Jeep Wagoneer, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, and so on.
Nexen Roadian ATX
The Nexen Roadian ATX is an all-terrain tire designed for use on SUVs, light trucks, and Jeeps and offers drivers outstanding handling performance with great durability. The ATX is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified as well and has a mileage warranty of up to 65,000 miles. Featuring a dual sidewall design, this tire is well-suited for drivers who want a different look, and heavy load carrying capacity, thanks to the 3-ply construction of the tire.
Additionally, the tire performs well on snow-covered roads thanks to the 3D sipes within the tread. Thanks to all these features, the Roadian ATX received an average SimpleScore of 8.8, with 9.1 in longevity and 8.6 in handling and traction, making it a great choice for the drivers of Ford F-150 Lariat, RAM 1500, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Suburban, and so on.
Nexen Roadian MTX
The Nexen Roadian MTX is a mud-terrain tire designed for use on SUVs, light trucks, and Jeeps to offer drivers enhanced traction on- and off-road with added durability and a longer tread life. Backed by Nexen's Total Coverage Warranty, which includes 36 Months of Roadside Assistance and a 45-day or 500 mile Free Trial (certain terms and conditions apply), the MTX also features a dual sidewall design.
When it comes to performance, the MTX offers versatile performance with its aggressive tread pattern, patented tread block, and robust construction with a 3-Ply design. The MTX received an average SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10 with (8.5) longevity, (8.2) handling, and (8.1) traction, and can be used on vehicles such as Jeep Wrangler, RAM 3500, Ford F-250, GMC Sierra 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and many more.
Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
The Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 is an all-terrain tire designed for use on SUVs, light trucks, and Jeeps to offer drivers improved performance off-road and a quiet ride on road. The tire is backed by an up to 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, and Nexen's Total Coverage Warranty, which includes a tread life warranty, Road Hazard Replacement warranty for 2 years or the first 3/32" of the tire, a 45-day or 500 mile trial period, and 36 Months of Roadside Assistance.
Additionally, the tire is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions and features a multi-sequence tread pattern for reduced road noise and vibrations. The AT Pro RA8 received a good SimpleScore of 7.9 with (7.7) longevity, (8.1) traction, and (8.2) handling, making it a good choice for the drivers of GMC Sierra 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and many more.
Other Nexen Roadian tires
In addition to the above tires, the Nexen Roadian family of tires also includes the:
- Nexen Roadian HP: An all-season tire designed for use on light trucks, and SUVs
- Nexen Roadian HTX RH5: A highway-terrain tire designed for use on CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks
- Nexen Roadian MT: A mud-terrain tire designed for use on SUVs, and light trucks
- Nexen Roadian CT8: A commercial van tire designed for use on SUVs, and light trucks
Nexen Roadian OEM tires
Nexen Roadian tires are featured as OEM on vehicles such as:
- Roadian AT Pro RA8: 2017 to 2024: Ram 3500 Laramie
- 2017 to 2020: Ram 2500 Laramie
- Roadian ATX: 2024: Jeep Wrangler
- Raodian CT8 HL: 2020 to 2024: RAM Pro Master 1500
- 2020 to 2024: RAM Pro Master 2500
- 2020 to 2024: RAM Pro Master 3500
- Roadian GTX: 2021 to 2022: Hyundai Santa Fe, 2022 Kia Sorento, 2024 Kia Carnival 2022 to 2024: Mitsubishi Outlander
- Roadian HTX RH5: 2022 to 2024: Jeep Wagoneer, 20124 RAM 1500, 2020 to 2024 RAM 3500, 2024 Jeep Wrangler
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