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    N'Fera AU7

    ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL SEASON
    N'Fera AU7 is designed for the discretionary driver of sports cars, luxury coupes, and performance sedans looking for superior traction in dry and wet conditions. The N'Fera AU7 stands out against the competition, especially in wet conditions.
    H, V, W, and Y Speed Rated UTQG 500 AA A / 500 A A / 560 A A
    4.9
    THIS TIRE WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM...
    Searched: Palmdale, California 93552

    NEXEN N’Fera AU7, Ultra High Performance Grand Touring All-Season Tire

    The Performance Tire That Doesn’t Make You Choose

    The NEXEN N’Fera AU7 occupies a rare and valuable position in the tire market: a tire that delivers the handling sharpness and wet-grip confidence of an ultra high performance summer tire while maintaining the year-round capability and tread life warranty of a grand touring all-season. The N’Fera AU7 offers the kind of responsive handling and braking you’d associate with a summer or UHP tire, but with an all-season tread formulation for year-round traction, along with the ride comfort, road manners, and low noise you’d expect from a touring tire.

    Designed for the discretionary driver of sports cars, luxury coupes, and performance sedans looking for superior traction in dry and wet conditions, the N’Fera AU7 stands out against the competition, especially in wet conditions. Its design was shaped by a clear safety insight: rain is the leading cause of driving fatalities in 39 of 50 states, and the N’Fera AU7 was manufactured with an improved tread design that increases wet braking performance and handling with maximum grip to make sure the tire sticks to the pavement.

    The N’Fera AU7 features value and performance good enough to serve as the OEM tire on performance vehicles including the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL and 2021 Volkswagen Passat S. Beyond its OEM credentials, it’s a natural replacement choice for vehicles including the Audi A4, BMW 5 Series, Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Nissan 370Z, Subaru WRX, and Hyundai Veloster, covering the full spectrum of modern performance sedans and sport coupes.

    The N’Fera AU7 is available in H, V, W, and Y speed ratings, with UTQG ratings of 500 AA A, 500 A A, and 560 A A depending on the specific size. Its 50,000-mile tread wear warranty is a meaningful differentiator in the UHP all-season category, where many competing tires offer no mileage warranty at all.

    N’Fera AU7 Performance Profile

    The AU7’s engineering is built around a single core mission: maximum wet-road safety and performance, without sacrificing the ride quality and year-round usability that grand touring drivers depend on.

    Wet Traction & Braking, The AU7’s Defining Advantage

    The N’Fera AU7 is manufactured with an improved tread design that increases wet braking performance and handling with maximum grip to make sure the tire sticks to the pavement. Wide circumferential grooves evacuate water from the tire’s contact patch to enhance wet-weather traction and avoid hydroplaning, a design priority that pays off in real-world driving conditions that most performance tires handle with less confidence. Real-world owners confirm this directly: one owner drove through a torrential downpour lasting over an hour, five days after installation, and at no point felt the tires give an inch.

    Dry Handling & Steering Response

    The AU7’s enhanced tread design that improves wet braking simultaneously delivers confident, precise steering response and cornering stability on dry roads. The N’Fera AU7 is a great fit for anyone looking for a tire that can help carve up a twisty mountain road with confidence, and is equally capable on long drives on the interstate in wet or dry weather. Multiple owners running the AU7 on sport coupes, including the Camaro and Mazda6, report handling that satisfies both spirited driving requirements and daily commuting comfort.

    Comfort & Noise

    The comfort score of 8 aligns well with expectations for grand touring all-season tires, ensuring a smooth ride, and the noise level is also rated at 8, making it a quiet option for long drives. Real-world owners describe the AU7 as quiet, handling well, and gripping strongly in snow and rain, with one owner replacing factory-installed ultra-high performance Dunlops on a Mazda6 and reporting satisfaction across three months of 400-mile weekly commutes.

    All-Season Capability

    Unlike competing UHP tires that sacrifice cold-weather performance for summer grip, the AU7’s all-season compound maintains flexibility and traction in light snow and cold, wet conditions. Owners report good performance in snow and ice, one describing the tires as having very good handling on dry, wet, and snow with a smooth, quiet ride. The AU7 bridges the gap between the summer UHP category and the grand touring all-season category in a way that allows performance vehicle owners to run a single tire year-round without compromising winter safety.

    Speed Ratings, H Through Y

    The AU7’s availability in H, V, W, and Y speed ratings makes it one of the most broadly speed-rated UHP all-season tires available, certifying it for sustained operation up to and beyond 186 mph in Y-rated sizes, and covering the full performance vehicle spectrum from sport compacts through high-output performance sedans and luxury coupes.

    OEM Fitment, Factory-Validated Performance

    The N’Fera AU7 serves as original equipment on the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL and 2021 Volkswagen Passat S, factory fitments that validate the tire’s performance credentials at the engineering and quality-assurance level required for OEM specification. For drivers of Volkswagen vehicles or similar European performance sedans seeking a replacement tire that meets or exceeds factory performance standards, the AU7’s OEM pedigree makes it a natural first choice.

    N’Fera AU7 Warranty, NEXEN Total Coverage

    The N’Fera AU7 is covered by NEXEN’s Total Coverage Warranty, including a 50,000-mile tread life warranty, a 45-day trial period, 36 months of roadside assistance, and a Road Hazard Replacement warranty. The inclusion of a mileage warranty and road hazard coverage on a UHP all-season tire is a meaningful differentiator; most competing UHP tires offer neither.

    FAQs: Ultra High Performance All Season Tire

    What type of tire is the NEXEN N’Fera AU7?

    The NEXEN N’Fera AU7 is an ultra-high-performance all-season tire engineered for sports cars, luxury coupes, and performance sedans. It is designed to deliver superior traction, especially in wet conditions, making it a reliable choice for discerning drivers who demand exceptional handling and braking performance. It is available in H, V, W, and Y speed ratings.

    Is the N’Fera AU7 a summer tire or an all-season tire?

    The N’Fera AU7 is an all-season tire, not a summer tire. It offers the responsive handling and braking of a summer or UHP tire combined with an all-season tread formulation for year-round traction, including light snow capability and cold-weather grip that summer UHP tires cannot provide. This makes it a year-round solution for performance vehicle owners who don’t want to maintain separate summer and winter tire sets.

    What is the UTQG rating of the N’Fera AU7?

    The N’Fera AU7 carries UTQG ratings of 500 AA A, 500 A A, and 560 A A, depending on the specific size. The traction grades of AA and A confirm strong wet and dry surface grip across the lineup. The temperature grades reflect strong heat resistance at sustained high speeds, appropriate for the performance vehicles this tire is designed to serve.

    What vehicles does the N’Fera AU7 fit?

    The N’Fera AU7 serves as OEM equipment on the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL and 2021 Volkswagen Passat S, and is a great replacement option for vehicles including the Audi A4, BMW 5 Series, Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3, Nissan 370Z, and Subaru WRX. Its availability in 16-inch through 20-inch sizes in H, V, W, and Y speed ratings covers the full range of modern performance sedans, sport compacts, and luxury coupes.

    Does the N’Fera AU7 come with a tread wear warranty?

    Yes. The N’Fera AU7 is backed by a 50,000-mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, a significant differentiator in the UHP all-season category where many competitors offer no mileage warranty. It also includes road hazard replacement coverage, a 45-day trial period, and 36 months of roadside assistance through NEXEN’s Total Coverage Warranty.

    Is the N’Fera AU7 good in wet weather? 

    Yes, wet-road performance is the AU7’s primary engineering focus. Wide circumferential grooves evacuate water from the contact patch to enhance wet-weather traction and avoid hydroplaning, and real-world owners confirm this: one driver rode through a torrential hour-long downpour without feeling the tires give at any point. The N’Fera AU7 delivers excellent hydroplaning resistance and performs well in most weather conditions.

    Where can I buy the NEXEN N’Fera AU7?

    The N’Fera AU7 is available through NEXEN’s authorized dealer network across the United States. Use the Dealer Finder tool at nexentireusa.com to locate the nearest retailer carrying the AU7 in your vehicle’s fitment size and speed rating.