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Tyre test 2023: Nexen N Blue HD Plus

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is a safe, good-value tyre for 'A to B' driving.

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Things we like

  • Eco-friendly: low rolling resistance, and quiet!
  • Comfortable, safe and affordable

Not so much

  • Not ideal as standard fit for the sporty Picanto GT, as tested here
Vehicle2023 Kia Picanto
Tyre Brand & ModelNexen N Blue HD Plus
Tyre Size195/45R16
ConditionsDry broken tarmac, freeway driving, and twisty roads
LocationSydney’s South Western Suburbs and Royal National park

The Nexen N Blue HD Plus come fitted standard on the Kia Picanto GT in a 195/40R16 size.

They’re an eco-friendly tyre, with the main selling points being quiet operation and low rolling resistance.

Fitted to a car with sporting intentions, such as the Picanto GT, the soft sidewall and consistent understeer balance was a little disappointing.

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VERDICT

For the N Blue HD’s intended use – light hatches, SUVs and family cars – this a comfortable, safe, and affordable choice that’s more predictable than no-name budget rubber.

Things we like

  • Eco-friendly: low rolling resistance, and quiet!
  • Comfortable, safe and affordable

Not so much

  • Not ideal as standard fit for the sporty Picanto GT, as tested here
John Law
Journalist

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