84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
78/100
7 professional tests
User signal (40%)
92/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Laufenn I Fit+ 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 I Fit+ — better snow, treadwear and dry. Pick the Nexen N Blue 4 Season if noise 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)
I Fit+ leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 79 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 95% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
I Fit+ leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 81 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 74% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 96% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
I Fit+ leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 61 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 79 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 98% | 57% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 95% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 91% | 87% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 96 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 82 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 41 | 69 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
I Fit+ leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 74 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
I Fit+ leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | I Fit+ | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn I Fit+ | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 79 |
| Dry | 90 | 78 |
| Wet | 81 | 79 |
| Snow | 87 | 70 |
| Comfort | 88 | 91 |
| Noise | 54 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 79 |
| Handling | 90 | 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 95% #9/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #18/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 78% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 94% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | -5.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 71% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | -28.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 68% #8/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 35% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +32.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 75% #17/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -25 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 6% #16/16 · 2018 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | 17% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -10.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #8/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 57% #4/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +41.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 95% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 91% #7/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 87% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 86% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -10.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #7/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #6/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 74% #44/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 93% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -18.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #13/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #11/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -1.5 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Laufenn I Fit+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches well above its price point, offering impressive traction on snow and ice. While most users praise its performance in severe winter conditions, some note minor limitations regarding water and slush evacuation.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip on snow and ice
- Outstanding price-to-quality ratio
- Reliable performance in freezing rain and slushy conditions
- Competent handling on dry and wet road surfaces
Cons
- Potential difficulty with water evacuation in heavy standing water
- Performance on deep slush is slightly less refined than on packed snow
- Limited long-term tread wear data available from early-stage users
Observations
- Users operating smaller sedans, such as the VW Jetta, report high confidence on steep, snow-covered inclines.
- BMW 3-series owners noted that the tire serves as a highly capable, cost-effective alternative to premium-brand winter tires.
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 I Fit+ | B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium 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 I Fit+ — better snow, treadwear and dry. Pick the Nexen N Blue 4 Season if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 80 vs 54 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Laufenn I Fit+ scores 87 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn I Fit+ scores 92 vs 79 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn I Fit+ scores 90 vs 78 on dry.
Tire A · Laufenn I Fit+
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.