Nexen N5000 Platinum All-Season Tire
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Decent, but it's tough on the environment.
Priced as of June 4, 2026
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CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed June 4, 2026
TL;DR Grand-touring all-season rated UTQG Traction A and Treadwear 700, spanning 16- to 21-inch rims. M+S capable; not 3PMSF-certified for severe snow.
What it is and how it performs
The N5000 Platinum is a non-directional grand-touring all-season with UTQG Traction A and Treadwear 700, confirming adequate wet-braking capability and a long-wear compound within Nexen's line. M+S marking is confirmed; the 3PMSF stamp is absent. Qualitative reviews rate dry performance above average and wet performance adequate; no published numerical instrumented test was located, keeping confidence at provisional. Available in a wide range of sizes spanning 16- to 21-inch rims; the picker resolves the correct size for your vehicle.
Who should buy this, and who should skip it
Right pick for a daily-driven sedan or crossover owner wanting a Traction A all-season in a common touring size. Skip if hard winters are expected: no 3PMSF certification; a 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire in the same size is the right class.
Safety and environmental impact
Cured-rubber-and-steel construction; no chemical-exposure pathway from the tire itself in normal mounting and use. No Proposition 65 warning in the listing. The below-average environment score reflects tire-wear-particle shedding and a scrap-tire end-of-life stream across the category.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Nexen, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Backed by Nexen's best-in-class Total Coverage Warranty which includes an up to 80,000 mile tread wear warranty, a Road Hazard Replacement Warranty for the first 2 years or 3/32", 36 months of Roadside Assistance, and a 45-day Trial.
- •Optimized flat footprint and unique tread compound promote long-lasting tread life
- •M+S symbol and features like lateral grooves increase traction year-round
- •Rim protector bars on the sidewall prevent damage
- •Offers 5% more wet traction and 8% more snow traction than N5000 Plus
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- NEXEN
- Size
- 235/60R18
- Rim Size
- 18 Inches
- Section Width
- 235 Millimeters
- Tire Aspect Ratio
- 60
- Load Index
- 107
- Load Capacity
- 2 Pounds
- Tread Depth
- 10 32nds
- Tread Type
- Non-Directional
- Maximum Pressure
- 50 Pound per Square Inch
- Automotive Fit Type
- Universal Fit
- Load Range
- XL
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