Kelkheim, August 11, 2025 — Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announces its latest original equipment (OE) partnership with Stellantis, supplying tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models. This marks another significant milestone in Nexen Tire’s expanding presence in the European OE market.
Under this new agreement, Nexen Tire’s N’FERA Sport high-performance summer tire has been approved for factory installation on Citroën’s popular C-segment SUVs. The tires are being produced at Nexen’s European plant in the Czech Republic, ensuring top-tier manufacturing quality, sustainability, and supply reliability.
The factory installation fitment applies to the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross vehicles. The selected tire is the NEXEN N’FERA Sport, sized 225/60R18 104V XL, and classified as a summer tire.
N’FERA Sport: Award-Winning Performance
The N’FERA Sport is engineered for high-speed stability, exceptional braking performance, and superior wet handling — making it an ideal match for the dynamic characteristics and comfort of the Citroën C5 series.
It is also one of NEXEN TIRE’s most awarded tire patterns, recognized with multiple prestigious test accolades in 2025, including:
- ADAC: N’FERA Sport achieved “Good” rating in size 225/40 R18 92 Y in the ADAC summer tire test 2025
- AutoBild Sportscars: N’FERA Sport achieved “Good” rating in size 245/35 R20 and 295/30 R20 in the AutoBild’s Summer Tire Test 2025
- TCS (Touring Club Switzerland): N’FERA Sport achieved “Very recommendable” rating in size 225/40 R18 92 Y/W in TCS Summer Tire test 2025
- ÖAMTC: N’FERA Sport achieved “Good” rating in size 225/40 R18 92 Y/W in the ÖAMTC summer tire test 2025
These accolades confirm the N’FERA Sport’s strong reputation for premium quality and consistent performance under both independent test conditions and everyday use.
“We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Stellantis by being selected as an OE supplier for the Citroën C5/C5 Aircross,” said Edwin van der Stad, Vice President Europe Original Equipment at NEXEN TIRE. “This collaboration highlights our technological capabilities and commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable tires to global automakers.”
This latest approval aligns with NEXEN TIRE’s long-term strategy to expand its factory installation business with leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.
