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Nexen SB-800: treadwear rating & UTQG grades
Grade summary
Key facts
| Treadwear (NHTSA UTQG) | 300median · range 300 · band 300–399 |
|---|---|
| Traction grade(s) | Traction A |
| Temperature grade(s) | Temp B |
| Percentile (all lines) | Median treadwear higher than 19% of 3,020 lines |
| Rank within Nexen | #87 of 102 rated lines (by median treadwear) |
| NHTSA records | 7 total; 3 name a specific size (3 distinct sizes) |
| Warranty miles | Not shown (no maker-published figure verified) |
| Price | Not shown (varies by size and store); see “Where to buy” |
What these grades mean in plain English
- Treadwear 300: this is a moderate treadwear grade, near the middle of NHTSA-rated tires. Under UTQG a grade of 200 should wear twice as long as the grade-100 control tire on NHTSA's test course; real-world mileage varies with driving, rotation, alignment and climate.
- Traction A: A: second-highest wet-braking grade. Traction is straight-ahead wet braking only; it does not measure cornering or hydroplaning.
- Temperature B: B: passed the 500 rpm stage but not the 575 rpm stage.
- Ranked just above in Nexen: RADIAL N6000 (median 300).
- Ranked just below in Nexen: TURA 75,80 (median 300).
NHTSA records for Nexen SB-800
Each row is one NHTSA record as filed by the manufacturer. Sizes are shown exactly as NHTSA lists them; entries such as “All sizes” apply a single grade to several sizes and cannot be matched to one specific size.
| Size (as filed) | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135R13 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 145R13 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 155/80R13 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 155R13 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 165/80R13 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 175/80R14 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 185R14 | 300 | Traction A | Temp B |
Compare this line with others in the same size: 155/80R13.
Cost-per-mile calculator
Price and mileage data are pending a licensed feed, so nothing is pre-filled. Enter your own quote and your own mileage expectation (for example the maker's treadwear warranty from the tire's paperwork). Formula: cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000).
Other Nexen lines by treadwear
| Rank | Line | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOUR CUV A/S | 700Treadwear |
| 2 | TOUR SUV | 700Treadwear |
| 3 | Pathfinder HT | 680Treadwear |
| 4 | NT421Q (H & V rated) | 640Treadwear |
| 5 | SUV | 640Treadwear |
| 6 | Nokian eNTYRE | 630Treadwear |
| 7 | CROSSTEK (H-rated) | 620Treadwear |
| 8 | CROSSTEK (S & T rated) | 620Treadwear |
| 9 | CROSSTEK 2 (S & T rated) | 620Treadwear |
| 10 | CROSSTEK CUV (H, V, & W rated) | 620Treadwear |
| 11 | Dura Grappler | 600Treadwear |
| 12 | Nitto Recon Grappler A/T | 600Treadwear |
Similar treadwear from other brands
Other lines in the same treadwear band (300–399) with a page here: Blackhawk STREET-H HU02 (300), Bridgestone POTENZA Sport (300), Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT RFT (300), Doral SDL65 (300), Dunlop e. SPORT MAXX (300), Falken AZENIS FK510A (300).
Guides that explain these numbers
- What does a tire treadwear rating mean?UTQG basics
- Treadwear rating vs. mileage warrantyTreadwear vs. mileage
- How to make your tires last longerMaintenance
FAQ
What is the treadwear rating of the Nexen SB-800?
NHTSA's UTQG data lists a single treadwear grade of 300 for the Nexen SB-800, from 7 records. Treadwear is graded in multiples of 20 relative to a government control tire graded 100; it is not a mileage guarantee.
Is the Nexen SB-800 treadwear grade high or low?
A grade of 300 is a moderate treadwear grade, near the middle of NHTSA-rated tires. Compared with every line in the NHTSA data, the median is higher than 19% of lines (dataset median 420). Within Nexen it ranks #87 of 102.
What is the cost per mile of the Nexen SB-800?
We do not have a licensed price or warranty-mileage feed yet, so we do not state a cost per mile. Use the formula cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000) with your own quote and mileage expectation, or the calculator on this page.
Source and caveats
Source: NHTSA tire ratings API, pulled 2026-10-25. Grade definitions: NHTSA TireWise and 49 CFR 575.104. Grades are self-reported by manufacturers. The NHTSA data has no “currently sold” flag (its active field is false on every record), so a listed line may be discontinued. See methodology.