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Roadian A/T pro RA8

Introducing the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience both on and off the road. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and durable materials, this tire is built to withstand challenging terrains and provide exceptional traction, ensuring you have a smooth and safe ride wherever your adventures take you. The Roadian A/T Pro RA8 has a rugged and aggressive design, perfectly blending style with functionality. Its bold tread pattern features large, interconnected blocks that provide excellent grip on various surfaces, including dirt, gravel, and mud. Whether you're navigating through rocky terrain or cruising along the highway, this tire offers outstanding stability and control, giving you the confidence to conquer any road condition. One of the standout features of the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is its exceptional all-season performance. With advanced siping and grooves, this tire efficiently channels water, slush, and snow away from the tread, enhancing traction and reducing the risk of hydroplaning. So, whether you're facing heavy rainstorms or tackling snowy landscapes, you can rely on the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 to deliver superior grip and handling. Durability and longevity are paramount with the Roadian A/T Pro RA8. Constructed with a reinforced sidewall and a strong, chip-resistant tread compound, this tire is built to withstand the harshest conditions and resist damage from rocks, debris, and other hazards. Its tough construction ensures extended tread life, allowing you to maximize the tire's performance and value over time. Does the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 deliver exceptional off-road capabilities and it also provides a comfortable and quiet ride on paved roads. The tire's optimized tread block arrangement and advanced noise-canceling technology minimize road noise, resulting in a smooth and peaceful driving experience. Whether you're cruising down the highway or exploring remote trails, you can enjoy a quiet and comfortable journey. In summary, the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is a versatile and reliable tire that combines rugged off-road performance with on-road comfort. Its aggressive tread design, excellent traction, and superior durability make it an ideal choice for adventurous drivers who demand the best from their tires. Choose the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 and experience the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and style for your next journey.

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NHTSA-reported issues for nexen roadian A/T pro RA8

199
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (83) · Tread / Belt (70) · Sidewall (39) · Bead (3) · Tube (2)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 22% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 140 reports filed against Nexen tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 22% 20% 1.1×
Sidewall failure 16% 15% 1.1×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 14% 6% 2.4×
Tread or belt separation 12% 13% 0.9×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 11% 8% 1.4×
Cracking or dry rot 7% 9% 0.8×

Mileage at failure

106 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 17,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 5,000 and 43,900 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Nexen. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

PURCHASED 4 NEW NEXEN N5000 (225/45R17) TIRES AND HAD THEM INSTALLED ON 10/21/13. APPROX. 2K MILES ON THE TIRES, AND WE NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHERE THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL MEET. NO SIGNS OF SCRATCHES ON THE SIDEWALL, AND WE ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY IMPACT WITH POTHOLES OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED IT.

NHTSA complaint 1025685

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 74 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW. THE CONTACT ALERTED BOTH THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW. THE CONTACT AGAIN ALERTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DECLINED TO HELP THE CONTACT WITH THE REPAIR COSTS. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE AND VEHICLE WAS 34,900.

NHTSA complaint 1043388

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA FORTE COUPE EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN N5000 TIRES, SIZES P215/45/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOTISIC REVIEW AND THEY COULD NOT INDICATE THE CAUSE FOR THE BLOW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,900. PAM

NHTSA complaint 1076309

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA FORTE EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, TIRE LINE: CP671, TIRE SIZE P215/45/17, AND DOT NUMBER: 8E0KAEHL3913. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AS THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED A MEDIUM SIZE BUBBLE ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE TWO DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

NHTSA complaint 1164303

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Specs

BrandNexen
ModelRoadian A/T Pro RA8
SeasonN/A
TypeN/A
UTQG treadwearN/A
UTQG tractionN/A
UTQG temperatureN/A
Mileage warrantyN/A
Noise (dB)N/A
IntroducedN/A

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Nexen roadian A/T pro RA8: what the numbers tell you

Manufacturer treadwear data for the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Introducing the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience both on and off the road. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and durable materials, this tire is built to withstand challenging terrains and provide exceptional traction, ensuring you have a smooth and safe ride wherever your adventures take you. The Roadian A/T Pro RA8 has a rugged and aggressive design, perfectly blending style with functionality. Its bold tread pattern features large, interconnected blocks that provide excellent grip on various surfaces, including dirt, gravel, and mud. Whether you're navigating through rocky terrain or cruising along the highway, this tire offers outstanding stability and control, giving you the confidence to conquer any road condition. One of the standout features of the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is its exceptional all-season performance. With advanced siping and grooves, this tire efficiently channels water, slush, and snow away from the tread, enhancing traction and reducing the risk of hydroplaning. So, whether you're facing heavy rainstorms or tackling snowy landscapes, you can rely on the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 to deliver superior grip and handling. Durability and longevity are paramount with the Roadian A/T Pro RA8. Constructed with a reinforced sidewall and a strong, chip-resistant tread compound, this tire is built to withstand the harshest conditions and resist damage from rocks, debris, and other hazards. Its tough construction ensures extended tread life, allowing you to maximize the tire's performance and value over time. Does the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 deliver exceptional off-road capabilities and it also provides a comfortable and quiet ride on paved roads. The tire's optimized tread block arrangement and advanced noise-canceling technology minimize road noise, resulting in a smooth and peaceful driving experience. Whether you're cruising down the highway or exploring remote trails, you can enjoy a quiet and comfortable journey. In summary, the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 is a versatile and reliable tire that combines rugged off-road performance with on-road comfort. Its aggressive tread design, excellent traction, and superior durability make it an ideal choice for adventurous drivers who demand the best from their tires. Choose the Roadian A/T Pro RA8 and experience the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and style for your next journey.

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Last verified 2026-10-07.