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Nexen tyres.....any thoughts?
Hi all,
Has any body had any experience with NEXEN TYRES / 4X4 / NEXEN ROADIAN HP - 265/50R20 111V XL.
I have currently got RRS wheels with 255 50 19 (came with the car unfortunatley, its a shame because the wheels and tyres are almost new) and want to change to 20 inch wheels and tyres without going silly on budget.
I do not intend to take off road other than a dodgy slipway and milage is under 4000 per year.
Many thanks Mark
24th Apr 2012 8:18 pm
pinhead
Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: yorkshire
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I Had some ffrr wheels on d2 with nexen Rodians on
They wore very well (did 20k and you could hardly tell) and gripped fine on tarmac but d3 is a different beast so they may not go aswell on that have heard some bad reports but my experience has been good
24th Apr 2012 9:53 pm
hids4u
Member Since: 12 Apr 2009
Location: Leeds
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in the tests i looked at they came up poor in wet results - i decided not to buy them and went with Hankook. on my sport - really happy in all conditions and good wear also
24th Apr 2012 9:55 pm
Col6C
Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: Bathgate
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I have them on 20" stormers and have proved fine so far, had a few emergency stops without any issues, 4k miles per year then I don't think they would give you any trouble but it's all personal preference I guess. to finish second is to be first last !!
I Had some ffrr wheels on d2 with nexen Rodians on
They wore very well (did 20k and you could hardly tell) and gripped fine on tarmac but d3 is a different beast so they may not go aswell on that have heard some bad reports but my experience has been good
Yup, same here, had them on my D2 from purchase to sale 4 years later, around 8k a year and still looked new.I started off with nothing and Ive still got most of it left.
24th Apr 2012 10:20 pm
CMG
Member Since: 12 Jul 2010
Location: USA
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They are ok for a budget tire...here dealers put them on used vehicles for selling. Not something I'd buy, but I wouldn't be trying to get rid of them if I bought a vehicle with them. You could get better performing tires for just a bit more...JMO.17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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25th Apr 2012 12:59 am
3phase
Member Since: 22 Dec 2011
Location: Lee-On-Solent
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Nexen tyres.....any thoughts?
Thanks to all for your replys,
I think i will maybe have a look at paying slightly more for a better performance, it will all depend on how much i can sell my current wheels and tyres for.
Thanks again.
25th Apr 2012 12:26 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I ran brand new 275/45x20 Nexen for less than 1000 miles - couldnt take them off fast enough - absolutely horrible tyre. Too much movement, car felt unstable at speed - handling poor - would not do that again.
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25th Apr 2012 2:14 pm
mark the spark
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Location: southampton
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running nexan rodian 542s 255/60/R18s all round on the D3 and have no complainte on either grip or wear would buy again MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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25th Apr 2012 2:37 pm
3phase
Member Since: 22 Dec 2011
Location: Lee-On-Solent
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Well, that is an interesting differance of opinion from Mark the spark and al.... do you think that is down to the size of wheel, i am looking at getting 20's or maybe one of you driving like Miss Daisy (off course no offence intended) or maybe one pushing too hard (again no offence intended).
25th Apr 2012 3:15 pm
mark the spark
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tow a big twin axle tintent as well regularly again no issues but certainly did hang up my boy racer furry dice a while ago but still like to drive her in sand mode occasionally MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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25th Apr 2012 3:22 pm
al cope
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maybe down to driving style and conditions. At the time, most of my driving was belting it up and down the motorway, so I was after rock steady, high speed handling - I'm afraid the Nexens didnt get close - the 265/50x20 Yokohama ST's I run now stick like glue by comparrison.
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(off course no offence intended) or maybe one pushing too hard (again no offence intended). 
