Nexen 245/45 R17 99W N'Fera AU7 2024

The Nexen N'Fera AU7 245/45 R17 99W 2024 is an ultra-high-performance all-season passenger-car tyre developed for performance sedans, luxury coupes and sports-oriented vehicles. Its 245 mm section width and 45-series profile are designed to provide responsive road handling, while the XL construction supports a higher load capacity. The 99 load index allows up to 775 kg per tyre, and the W speed rating permits speeds of up to 270 km/h.

About Nexen N'Fera AU7 245/45 R17 99W 2024

Wet-Road Performance

The N'Fera AU7 is designed with a tread pattern focused on maintaining traction on wet pavement. Nexen describes the AU7 as an ultra-high-performance tyre with particular emphasis on wet-condition traction and braking performance.

Wet Braking

The tyre uses open lateral grooves and 3D siping to help manage water and maintain tread contact during wet-road driving. Its high-grip tread compound and directional tread elements are designed to support controlled braking in wet conditions.

Dry-Road Handling

The 245 mm section width, 45-series profile and high-stiffness structural design provide a relatively responsive steering character. Semi-ribs, rigid tread elements and 3D sipes are designed to support stability and cornering control on dry roads.

Ride Comfort and Noise

Nexen's AU7 design incorporates five variable-pitch tread block sequences intended to reduce repetitive tread noise. The tyre is engineered to balance performance handling with a comfortable and relatively quiet ride for everyday driving.

Rolling Resistance

The exact 245/45 R17 99W specification does not have a verified EU rolling-resistance classification available in the sources reviewed. Therefore, its EU fuel-efficiency rating is listed as Not Confirmed rather than estimated.

All-Season Road Use

The N'Fera AU7 is classified by Nexen as an ultra-high-performance all-season tyre. It is designed for year-round paved-road use and provides traction in dry, wet and light winter conditions, although it should not be treated as a dedicated severe-winter tyre.

Load Capacity

The 99 load index corresponds to a maximum rated load of 775 kg per tyre. This 245/45 R17 specification is an XL version, providing the reinforced load capability associated with its extra-load construction.

W Speed Rating

The W speed rating permits a maximum rated speed of 270 km/h. This high-speed classification matches the performance-oriented positioning of the N'Fera AU7 and should only be used where it meets the vehicle manufacturer's requirements.

Vehicle Compatibility

The Nexen N'Fera AU7 245/45 R17 99W XL is intended for passenger cars requiring this exact tyre size and load/speed specification. It is particularly suited to performance sedans, luxury coupes and sports-oriented passenger vehicles. Vehicle compatibility should always be confirmed using the manufacturer's tyre specification.