84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
8 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Laufenn G Fit 4S vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season — 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.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
78/100
11 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
34 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Laufenn G Fit 4S — better noise, treadwear and snow. Pick the Nexen N Blue 4 Season if dry 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
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 79 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 90% | 91% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 81 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 96% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 96% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | 61 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 79 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 93% | 57% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 95% | 96% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 90% | 87% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 96 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 82 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 69 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 74 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn G Fit 4S | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 79 |
| Dry | 72 | 78 |
| Wet | 83 | 79 |
| Snow | 76 | 70 |
| Comfort | 88 | 91 |
| Noise | 100 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 79 |
| Handling | 84 | 79 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 83% #11/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 77% #9/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +6.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #14/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #4/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #16/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #14/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 78% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +2.6 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 75% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 61% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +13.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #15/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +5.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 50% #3/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 61% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -10.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 80% #6/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 73% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | -90 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #5/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 57% #4/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +36.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #11/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -1.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 90% #9/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 87% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 83% #7/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +10.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #6/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #4/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #11/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Laufenn G Fit 4S is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-weather tire that benefits from its association with Hankook manufacturing standards. Users consistently report impressive grip in both wet and snowy conditions, alongside a quiet and responsive driving experience that exceeds expectations for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet weather performance and cornering grip
- Impressive traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- High durability and slow tread wear
Cons
- Increased road noise noted at higher speeds (above 100 km/h)
- Limited long-term data on tread life beyond initial break-in periods
Observations
- Users report high satisfaction when fitted to compact hatchbacks like the Vauxhall Corsa and Skoda Fabia.
- Performance remains consistent across various road surfaces, including steep rural inclines.
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions. While users consistently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and impressive winter traction, some note that it lacks the sharp handling feedback of premium summer tires and can exhibit accelerated wear or structural issues in specific cases.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong traction and safety in snow and cold weather
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable and reliable performance in wet conditions
Cons
- Vague steering feedback and limited performance during spirited dry driving
- Tendency toward understeer in warmer temperatures (above 20°C)
- Reports of premature tread cracking or structural deformation in some units
- Noticeable decrease in fuel efficiency compared to dedicated summer tires
Observations
- Users with XL (Extra Load) versions noted increased road noise compared to standard variants, often describing the sound profile as similar to dedicated winter tires.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles and commercial vans reported surprisingly good longevity and stability, though some noted that the soft compound is less suited for aggressive cornering.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn G Fit 4S | B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Laufenn
79
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Laufenn G Fit 4S — better noise, treadwear and snow. Pick the Nexen N Blue 4 Season if dry and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 100 vs 80 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 87 vs 79 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 76 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 78 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Laufenn G Fit 4S
Tire B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season
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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.