Nexen N'Priz AH5 review
Nexen · Standard Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
Nexen's quiet, long-wearing commuter tire — the safe default when Kumho isn't available in your size.
- 7.2
- Overall / 10
- $70–$120
- Per tire
- 75,000-mile treadwear
- Warranty
- Amazon, Walmart, Discount Tire
- Where to buy
The N'Priz AH5 is a symmetric touring tire aimed squarely at daily drivers. It is quiet, wears evenly, and comes with a 75,000-mile warranty. Wet grip is mid-pack for the segment: fine at legal speeds, unremarkable in an emergency. Nexen's US distribution is strong, so replacement in a single size is easy.
Pros
- +75,000-mile treadwear warranty
- +Low noise for a value tire
- +Easy to find in common sizes
Cons
- −Average wet braking
- −Soft sidewalls under load
- −Minimal snow capability
Fitment and best use
Compact and midsize cars, 14–17 in.. Best for everyday commuter cars.
About Nexen
Quiet, long-warranty commuter tires with solid US distribution and OE fitments on several models. Manufactured by Nexen Tire (South Korea). Typically ~30–40% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Average emergency wet braking.
Compare with
Kumho Solus TA11
Kumho · 7.5/10
A 75,000-mile warranty from an established Korean manufacturer for value-tier money. The mileage champion of this list.
Ironman GR906
Ironman · 6.4/10
Hercules' budget label doing exactly what it promises: dependable, cheap, unremarkable.
Hankook Kinergy ST
Hankook · 7.7/10
A major manufacturer's tire at value pricing. Along with the Reliant, the smartest money in this category.