Q: Nexen CP521 ???

[r39o]

Anybody know about these tires?

In my quest for inexpensive tires, I came across the Nexen CP521. In a 215/65R16 102T it costs $73 in California via tirecrawler.com as of August 2011.
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[dhaavers]

Looks OK, but I assume it's a passenger car tire. Even so, (de-rated 9%) they look adequate at about 1680 lb. capacity.

Didn't see a spec for max pressure on the website. I'd feel better if we knew it's rated for over 50 psi...

Also: how tall? Find out & do the math so you'll know ahead of time about any negative effect on the "power-to-the-pavement" quotient.

Nice price, though!
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[r39o]

It is an XL tire so it is not derated. They classify the tire as an SUV tire rated to 50 psi. See:

http://int.nexentire.com/product/prod_view.asp?prod_id=P22
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1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....

Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently)

[dhaavers]

In that case, looks really good! Go for it...
(Note to self: now must find some $73 16" rims...)

Probably have a better ride than what I'm running...
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[Randy in Maine]

XLs are still passenger tires, so don't expect nice stiff sidewalls.

[r39o]

So do you consider an SUV tire in the same class as a Passenger tire, then?

I do not know what to expect, but with a 102 load rating you hope the sidewalls do not give out (crack?) from the loading.
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1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....

Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently)

[Randy in Maine]

I think they are still rated as a passenger tire, although a pretty beefy one. No "P" but no "LT" either.

Let us know what you think of them.

[r39o]

[Randy in Maine]

Give it a shot and report back.

[Lotek]

I'm rolling on some Nexen 14" tires that I bought under duress when I was driving back from purchasing my van in another state.

I hadn't planned on buying tires and they were not the brand I would have chosen, furthermore, I paid way too much.

That said, I have to admit that the Nexens are firm, wear like iron, and have been trouble free.

If I ever wear out my current set I'd try some CP521s on the CLK rims sitting in my garage.

[r39o]

[r39o]

So anybody got any more ideas about these tires?

I have new 14 inch Hankooks on right now with factory alloys and am happy enough. But, I have stock brakes still and, well, I would feel better putting bigger brakes on with my new found need for speed with my Subaru.
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Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently)

[a914622]

The roadian - at has a 225-65-16 with a load ratig 106!! I have no idea how they would wear but the load rating looks right.

My 17s only have a 99 load rating and are ok for a tin top.

Good find!!
jcl
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[crazyvwvanman]

Thanks for sharing this tire option. I recently bought 5 for $73 each plus tax, free shipping to a tire store not too far out of my way.
I installed them on an 87 2wd using Mercedes type steel 16" x 7" ET37. Everything clears fine. I was able to mount the spare under the van using the VanCafe oversize spare carrier plus a little bending down of the hinges.

The tires are Load 102, max 50 psi, 1874 lbs, Extra Load. I liked them right away and even more so during the recent rains. Previously I had Load D 195R14 "slicks" that were ok when fairly new but not for very long. Too slick in the wet, even with decent tread depth left.

No, I don't know where to get more of the rims I used. I wish.
It looks like this tire model may be dropped from the Nexen line soon if not already.

Mark

[IdahoDoug]

I like the tread pattern - a good combination of drainage and tread shapes. Looks like it would be stable on the road - something the Vans need IMHO.

DougM
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[r39o]

[crazyvwvanman]

My rims are aftermarket Mercedes type, so no Mercedes part numbers on them.

I could not find listed them on the Nexen USA website. Various Nexen dealers I looked at did not show them either.

http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires/

Mark

[r39o]

[crazyvwvanman]

Yes, their international site has the CP521 as well as some other interesting tires but with these tires missing from the USA site it is hard to assume much lasting availability here. I hope I am wrong about that. About 6 months ago I put some Nexen XL tires on my wife's BMW wagon and am happy with those so trying Nexens on a van was an easy step.

Mark