Nexen 265/35 R18 N'Fera SU1 2024

The Nexen N'Fera SU1 265/35 R18 97Y XL 2024 is an ultra-high-performance summer passenger car tyre designed for drivers seeking responsive steering, strong wet and dry traction, and stable handling at high speeds. This reinforced XL specification has a 97 load index, supporting up to 730 kg per tyre, while its Y speed rating allows speeds up to 300 km/h. The tyre combines an asymmetric tread design with reinforced shoulder areas and optimized grooves for controlled performance on dry and wet roads.

About Nexen N'Fera SU1 265/35 R18 97Y XL

Wet-Road Performance

The N'Fera SU1 uses three main circumferential grooves and a semi-groove to help evacuate water from the contact area. Its optimized lateral grooves and 3D edge technology are designed to maintain wet-road grip and improve stability when driving on wet surfaces.

Wet Braking

The tread compound and groove configuration are designed to maintain effective contact during wet braking. The exact 265/35 R18 97Y XL specification carries a B wet-grip rating under the EU tyre-label system.

Dry-Road Handling

The reinforced shoulder blocks increase tread stiffness and help distribute pressure across the contact patch during cornering. This supports precise steering response and stable dry-road handling, particularly during higher-speed driving.

Ride Comfort and Noise

The asymmetric tread pattern and optimized block arrangement are designed to balance high-performance handling with everyday driving refinement. The exact specification has an external rolling-noise rating of 70 dB with noise class A under the EU tyre-label system.

Rolling Resistance

The exact 265/35 R18 97Y XL specification carries a C rolling-resistance rating under the EU tyre-label system. The construction is designed to balance everyday efficiency with the high-grip characteristics expected from a UHP summer tyre.

Summer Road Use

The N'Fera SU1 is a summer ultra-high-performance tyre developed for dry and wet roads in warmer conditions. It is intended for performance-oriented passenger cars where responsive handling, wet-road control, and high-speed stability are important. It is not designed as a winter or severe-snow tyre.

Load Capacity

The 97 load index provides a maximum load capacity of 730 kg per tyre under the specified operating conditions. The XL construction provides reinforced load-carrying capability compared with a standard-load tyre of the same basic size.

Y Speed Rating

The Y speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) under the applicable testing conditions. Actual operation should always remain within the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tyre load and speed limits.

Vehicle Compatibility

The 265/35 R18 97Y XL size is intended for passenger cars approved for this tyre dimension and load-speed specification. Nexen specifies a 9.5-inch measuring rim and an approved rim-width range of 9.0 to 10.5 inches for this size.