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Nexen SB-700α: treadwear rating & UTQG grades
Grade summary
Key facts
| Treadwear (NHTSA UTQG) | 380median · range 380 · band 300–399 |
|---|---|
| Traction grade(s) | Traction A |
| Temperature grade(s) | Temp B |
| Percentile (all lines) | Median treadwear higher than 40% of 3,020 lines |
| Rank within Nexen | #65 of 102 rated lines (by median treadwear) |
| NHTSA records | 9 total; 9 name a specific size (5 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 380: 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: Prevensys2 (TR) (median 380).
- Ranked just below in Nexen: Redline (median 370).
NHTSA records for Nexen SB-700α
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165/70R13 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 175/70R13 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 175/70R14 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 205/70R15 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 205/70R15 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 215/70R15 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| P175/70R13 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| P205/70R15 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
| P215/70R15 | 380 | Traction A | Temp B |
Compare this line with others in the same size: 175/70R13, 175/70R14, 205/70R15, 215/70R15.
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: Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 (380), Dunlop ENASAVE EC350+ (370), Bridgestone DUELER H/T 684 II (OE) (360), Continental 4x4Contact (360), Goodride SV308 (360), Granada GRANADA Touring HP (360).
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-700α?
NHTSA's UTQG data lists a single treadwear grade of 380 for the Nexen SB-700α, from 9 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-700α treadwear grade high or low?
A grade of 380 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 40% of lines (dataset median 420). Within Nexen it ranks #65 of 102.
What is the cost per mile of the Nexen SB-700α?
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.