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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 vs Nexen N Blue HD — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4

All Season Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
1 owner review
Dry
70
Wet
70
Snow
60
Comfort
80
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Blue HD

Summer High Performance tires

Nexen N Blue HD tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
74/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
83
Snow
100
Comfort
62
Noise
74
Treadwear
74
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Blue HD — better snow, wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 if handling and comfort matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Blue HD leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
70
B — Nexen N Blue HD
80
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Professional tests (TWG score) – 79
Tyre Reviews owners 70 75

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Blue HD leads by 13
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
70
B — Nexen N Blue HD
83
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Blue HD leads by 40
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
60
B — Nexen N Blue HD
100
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek TG4 leads by 18
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
80
B — Nexen N Blue HD
62
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Professional tests (TWG score) – 56
Tyre Reviews owners 80 60

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
–
B — Nexen N Blue HD
74
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Professional tests (TWG score) – 59

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Blue HD leads by 4
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
70
B — Nexen N Blue HD
74
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Tyre Reviews owners 70 63

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek TG4 leads by 28
A — Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
90
B — Nexen N Blue HD
62
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek TG4N Blue HD
Tyre Reviews owners 90 62

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 vs Nexen N Blue HD: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek TG4Nexen N Blue HD
Relative Score 73 77
Dry 70 80
Wet 70 83
Snow 60 100
Comfort 80 62
Noise – 74
Treadwear 70 74
Handling 90 62

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Grandtrek TG4

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Nexen N Blue HD

The Nexen N Blue HD is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive performance when new, particularly in wet and dry conditions. However, user consensus indicates a significant decline in both grip and noise levels as the tread wears, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction.

Pros

  • Strong initial grip in both wet and dry road conditions
  • High value-for-money proposition for budget-conscious buyers
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality during the initial break-in period
  • Reliable performance for daily commuting and highway driving when new

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
  • Noticeable degradation in traction and grip after 10,000–20,000 kilometers
  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear on front axles
  • Reports of sidewall bubbling or structural issues in some instances

Observations

  • Users noted that the tire performs best on smaller vehicle platforms, with some suggesting it is better suited for sizes below 15 inches.
  • Front-wheel drive vehicles reported improved traction in varied weather conditions compared to stock tires, though long-term durability remains a concern.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 B · Nexen N Blue HD
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresSummer High Performance tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N Blue HD — better snow, wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 if handling and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Nexen N Blue HD scores 100 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 scores 90 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Grandtrek TG4 scores 80 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Blue HD scores 83 vs 70 on wet.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek TG4
Tire B · Nexen N Blue HD

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.