Nexen’s N’blue HD received a “Very Recommendable” rating from German automobile magazine Auto Bild. The tire ranked fourth in overall performance.
Auto Bild published its results from a two-staged test on 185/60 R 15 summer tires from 53 tiremakers fitted on a Volkswagen Polo. The final tests were performed on the top 18 tires selected from the first stage for outstanding performance, according to the magazine.
“It is thrilling to see the test result by Auto Bild, as it confirms our eco-friendly ultra-high performance tire, N’blue HD, positioned at the top of its class in terms of braking distance,” said Han Min-hyun, vice president, research and development. The tire has been acknowledged for its steering stability and fuel efficiency in the European market, and this test’s result adds another proof point for its excellence in performance.”