Nexen 205/70 R16 96H N'Priz AH8 2024

Nexen N'Priz AH8 P205/70R16 96H is a grand touring all-season passenger tyre designed for everyday driving with a focus on ride comfort, driving stability, wet traction and light-snow performance. This specification has a 205 mm section width, 70-series profile and 16-inch rim diameter. The 96 load index provides a maximum rated load of 710 kg (1,565 lb) per tyre, while the H speed rating corresponds to speeds up to 210 km/h (130 mph). Nexen lists this exact size under product code 15677. 

About Nexen N'Priz AH8 P205/70R16 96H

The N'Priz AH8 is a grand touring all-season tyre developed for passenger vehicles requiring dependable year-round road performance. Nexen describes the AH8 as a tyre designed for family sedans, with all-year traction across dry, wet and light-snow conditions. Its tread and casing design are intended to provide balanced handling, ride comfort and driving stability. 

All-Season Performance

The N'Priz AH8 is designed for year-round passenger-car use. Its tread design provides balanced road behaviour across dry and wet surfaces while also supporting traction in light snow. The model is classified as an All Season passenger tyre by multiple tyre retailers. 

Light-Snow Traction

Nexen states that the N'Priz AH8 is designed for all-year traction in dry, wet and light-snow conditions. The tyre uses wave sipes and a tread configuration designed to reinforce snow traction while maintaining normal-road performance. 

Ride Comfort and Driving Stability

The N'Priz AH8 is engineered to optimize contact pressure and distribute pressure more uniformly across the tread. This construction is intended to support ride comfort, driving stability and consistent road contact during everyday driving. 

Braking and Contact Stability

The tread and block structure are designed to increase longitudinal block rigidity and maintain stable contact with the road. This helps provide predictable braking and handling characteristics during normal road use.

Standard Load Construction

The P205/70R16 96H specification is a Standard Load (SL) tyre with a 4-ply rating. It has a maximum rated load of 1,565 lb (710 kg) per tyre and a maximum inflation pressure of 44 PSI. 

H Speed Rating

The H speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), subject to the applicable load and inflation conditions. Actual driving speed should always remain within legal limits and the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

UTQG 600AA

The exact P205/70R16 96H specification carries a UTQG rating of 600 A A, consisting of a 600 treadwear grade, A traction grade and A temperature grade. 

Tread Design

The N'Priz AH8 incorporates lattice lateral grooves, center sipes and wave sipes. Nexen states that these features are designed to improve contact stability, distribute pressure more uniformly, reduce abnormal wear and reinforce snow traction. 

Dimensions and Fitment

The P205/70R16 specification has an overall diameter of approximately 27.3 inches, a section width of approximately 8.2 inches and an approved rim-width range of 5.0 to 7.0 inches. The measuring rim is 6 inches and the tread depth is 9/32 inch. 

Black Sidewall

This specification uses a black sidewall finish, providing the conventional appearance expected for passenger-car replacement tyres.

2024 Production

The requested product is specified as a 2024 tyre. The exact production week of an individual tyre should be verified from the DOT/date code on its sidewall, because the model and size specification alone cannot establish the manufacturing date of a particular tyre.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Nexen N'Priz AH8 P205/70R16 96H is suitable for compatible passenger vehicles requiring this exact fitment. It is particularly suited to drivers looking for an all-season touring tyre that combines comfortable road manners, stable handling, dependable wet traction and light-snow capability.