OUR TYRE BR A ND S
BRIEF HISTORY Korean based Nexen Tire, is a combination of ‘Next’ and ‘Century’. As the name suggests, they invest their technology, productivity and services towards realising their customers’ future. Established in 1942, Nexen produces top quality tyres based on the know-how and technology they have accumulated over the past 7 decades.
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STANDARDS Nexen continues to see its brand awareness improve in the international market due to numerous original equipment supply contracts. Nexen Tire is an OE supplier to many global automotive manufacturers including: Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ssangyong, Mitsubishi + more.
GLOBAL VISION Nexen’s vision is to achieve top 10 status in the global tyre market. To achieve this goal, they have strengthened their competitive edge through the production of eco-friendly tyres, expansion of their manufacturing facilites (new fully automated plant in Changnyeong, Korea), and also through securing global OE market and sales networks. Nexen Tire is a company that prepares for the future and creates technologies for tomorrow. Support Nexen as they emerge as one of the world’s premier tyre manufacturers.
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OUR TYRE BR A ND S
YOU, YOUR CUSTOMERS & NEXEN There are many tyre products on the market today. As a tyre reseller, we understand your need to trust in what you recommend to your customers. We know that finding a manufacturing partner that provides brand security, safety and uniformity, breadth of range and price suitability to build a long term partnership with can be a challenging process. You need look no further than the expanded and updated range of tyres from Nexen Tire. Nexen is a “new age” brand enhanced by a highest level commitment to achieving a Top 10 global standing, but based on hard earned experience as the oldest Korean tyre manufacturer. Two brand new state of the art PCR, LT, 4x4, SUV focused factories in Korea and China were opened inside the last four years to compliment the original Korean operation. They utilise the latest technology; resulting in exceptional uniformity and benchmark chemistry to turn out truly outstanding tyres of the most recent designs. You can place your trust in Nexen. Try them today.
GLOBAL MAGAZINE TEST RESULTS
“Best Choice to Buy” Choice Magazine, Australia CP661 was recognised for its superior cornering and braking power in product tests by Choice Magazine, a customer magazine in Australia. From among 18 global brand tires, CP661 was selected as the “Best Choice to Buy” in the What to Buy Section.
“3rd Ranking Product” Auto Express N Blue HD received the highest mark in the tests conducted by Auto Express thanks to its steering safety in the wet and its hydroplaning performance, ranking 3rd among 8 global brand products across 10 evaluation indices.
“Very Recommendable Product” Promobil, Germany CP321 came 2nd in tests of 8 products from global tire companies’ and thus was selected as a “Very Recommendable” product. CP321, which is a tire for RV and LTR, is specialised in terms of handling, stability and durability with a shoulder block design.
“Good Product” Autobild, Germany N’FERA SU1 received “GOOD” mark in the tire test conducted by Autobild thanks to its driving, braking, hydroplaning performance. 4 | DTM Wheel & Tyre | 0 80 0 6 2 1 2 3 3 | O r d e r o n l ine @ www.dt m.c o .nz
PATTERN D I GES T
CP643A
17” to 18” 45 . 50 . 55 . 60 . 65 series 1. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Provide excellent drainage and anti-hydroplaning performance 2. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise 3. Semi Dual Center Rib - Enhanced directional driving stability 4. Directional Tread Design - Superior hydroplaning
CP661
13” to 17” 50 . 55 . 60 . 65 . 70 series
1. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Provide excellent drainage and wet braking performance 2. Straight Center Rib - Helps driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response 3. Wave Type Lateral Grooves - Enhanced rapidwater dispersal and wet traction performance 4. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise
CP671
16” 70 series 1. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Maximise wet traction and anti-hydroplaning performance 2. Rapid Angle Round Groove - Maximise noise performance 3. Lateral Groove - A quiet, comfortable ride with great traction and braking 4. Straight Center Rib Block - Helps directional driving stability at high speeds
CP672
16” to 18” 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 series 1. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Maximize wet traction and anti-hydroplaning performance 2. Straight Center Semi Dual Rib - Helps driving stability at high speeds 3. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise 4. Rigid Shoulder Block Design - Enhanced cornering and handling stability
CP691
17” to 18” 45 . 50 series 1. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Provide excellent drainage and anti-hydroplaning performance 2. Straight Center Rib - Helps driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response 3. Steep Angle - Reduces unwanted pattern noise 4. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise
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PATTERN D I GES T
N BLUE HD
14” to 16” 50 . 55 . 60 . 65 series 1. Continuous 3 center ribs help directional driving stability at high speed 2. Computer simulated four circumferential grooves & slightly curved lateral grooves effectively evacuate water and resist hydroplaning 3. Dual kerf design which can optimize block stiffness enhances tread longevity 4. Computer optimized 5 pitch sequence layout reduces pattern noise and vehicle vibrations providing a quiet ride
N5000
18” 55 . 60 series 1. Straight Center Rib Block - Helps directional driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response 2. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise 3. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Provide excellent water drainage 4. Curved Directional Groove Edge - Reduce the block vibration noise and protect uneven wear
N7000
16” to 20” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 . 60 series 1. Round Block Edge - Provides a quiet and comfortable ride 2. Rigid Shoulder Block Design - Enhanced cornering and handling stability 3. Kerf Design & Silica Compound - Confident wet & snow performance on any road 4. 4 Straight Wide Grooves - Provide excellent water drainage and anti-hydroplaning performance
N FERA AU5
16” to 20” 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 series 1. High stiffness block enhances the driving performance at high speed and consequently, provides steering stability 2. Dimple’s energy and heat distribution reduces the degree of abnormal wear 3.Optimal lateral groove width design delivers a silent ride with the ride quality 4. Groove internal serration reduces 3D flow in whirls when driving in the rain - improving the driving stability
N8000
16” to 20” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 . 60 series 1. Asymmetric Tread - An outer tread zone for excellent handling inner tread zone for enhanced wet performance 2. Straight Center Rib - Helps driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response 3. Organic Style Lateral Grooves- Help provide enhanced traction both wet and dry roads 4. Rigid Shoulder Block Design - Enhanced cornering and handling stability
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PATTERN D I GES T
N FERA SU1
15” to 20” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 series 1. 3 main grooves and 1 semi groove have been applied to maximise wet driving performance and superior handling 2. Dry Grip has been enhanced to boost improved handling and braking performance 3. Optimum surface split siping has been applied for enhanced improved wet/dry traction 4. Stress concentrated during high speed cornering is dispersed through equal block division and enhanced block rigidity to boost cornering and steering stability
ROADIAN 581
17” to 19” 45 . 55 . 60 series 1. Enhanced hydroplaning performance on wet roads through applying a wide 4-channel groove in the forward direction 2. Rigid Shoulder Block Design - Enhanced cornering and handling stability 3. Straight Center Rib - Aids driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response 4. Enhanced braking performance by using multidivided sipes enhances tire grip through optimized sipe division
ROADIAN HP
17” to 22” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 . 60 series 1. V-shaped Directional Tread Pattern - Enhanced high performance grip on any road surface 2. 5 Random Pitch Variation - Optimized sectional design to reduce pattern noise 3. Wide & Deep Directional Grooves - Provide excellent drainage and braking 4. Large Shoulder Blocks - Maximise cornering grip
N FERA RU1
15” to 20” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 series 1. 3 wide grooves are applied to improve wet performance 2. 1 narrow groove increases the block stiffness and thereby improve handling and steering stability during cornering 3. Silent sipes disperse noise from high stiffness block resulting in a low noise output 4. Optimized out/in rib balance delivers the best stability during high-speed driving
N FERA RU5
17” to 19” 45 . 55 . 60 series 1. Wave + straight grooves optimise the flow of water, improves hydroplaning performance 2. Enhanced center block offers improved handling response during high speed driving 3. Micro groove enhances optimized traction performance in the wet 4. By applying the second rib on the outside asymmetrically to the inside, it optimizes stiffness for higher stability
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PATTERN D I GES T
CP521
17” to 22” 30 . 35 . 40 . 45 . 50 . 55 . 60 series 1. 4 Wide Grooves - Provide excellent drainage and anti-hydroplaning performance 2. Zig-zag Type Main Groove - Enhanced traction performance and better noise level 3. Rib Type Shoulder Design - Excellent cornering with enhanced shoulder block stiffness 4. Heat dissipation function at the belt edge during high speed driving
ROADIAN HTX RH5 15” to 18” 55 . 65 . 70 . 75. 85 series 1. Open outside of the shoulder to improve mud extraction and maximises off-road performance 2. Zig-Zag Sipe increases sipe density and, consequently, A/S and braking performance 3. Siped grooves and 3D edge prevents debris from getting stuck, improves mud extraction 4. Optimized multi sequence – multi sequence on center and shoulder delivers optimal noise, wear and drainage
ROADIAN AT PRO RA8 15” to 20” 55 . 60 . 65 . 70 . 75 series 1. Dual block prevents gravel from being caught and prevents damage from external impact 2. Micro groove enhances driving performance and traction on wet or snow covered roads 3. Reinforced biting edges on off-roads by strengthening block stiffness through a staggered center rib 4. Wide shoulder blocks and enhanced block stiffness provide stability and high durability, even on heavy roads
CP321
13” to 16” 65 . 70 . 75 series 1. Enhanced Shoulder Block Stiffness - Improved long tread mileage & heavy load 2. Solid Shoulder Rib - Provides responsive handling and even wear 3. Premium Tread Compound - Excellent wear and traction performance 4. Interlocking Intermediate Ribs and High Kerfs Density - Provide a smooth and quiet ride with great traction
CT8
15” 80 series 1. Maximised block rigidity by applying the rib type for shoulder block, given the heavy load of commercial LT vehicles 2. Prevented stress between blocks resulting in better durability 3. Optimal rigidity balance by applying half depth to the transverse groove in the center block 4. Improved hydro performance through faster drainage than the existing zigzag type by applying the straight main groove
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