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Nexen N5000 Platinum All-Season Tire

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Decent, but it's tough on the environment.

Provisional, owner feedback still building · reviewed Jun 2026
Ranks #31 of 36in Tires
$148.15$222.00

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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