79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
78/100
11 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
34 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs Nexen Winguard Sport — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
46 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season — better noise, handling and wet. Pick the Nexen Winguard Sport if snow, dry and treadwear 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)
Winguard Sport leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 82 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 91% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 79 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 89% | 76% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 90 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 96% | 96% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 96% | 95% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 87% | 94% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | 29 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Blue 4 Season leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | N Blue 4 Season | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 77 |
| Dry | 78 | 87 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | 70 | 84 |
| Comfort | 91 | 87 |
| Noise | 80 | 51 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 86 |
| Handling | 79 | 65 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 | 91% #11/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 95% #15/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -3.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #8/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 99% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #9/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 71% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +29 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 95% #1/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 62% #2/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +37.9 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 35% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 63% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -27.3 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 85% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 73% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +12 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 7% #14/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 7% #15/56 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #19/30 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | -0.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #19/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 87% #9/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -6.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 83% #7/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 92% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -9.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #13/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #11/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | 76% #48/54 · 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | +13.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen Winguard Sport is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive traction in snow and slush for its price point. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and reliable cold-weather performance, a minority of drivers report inconsistent grip in wet or icy conditions compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium winter tire brands
- Strong traction and confidence in snow and slush
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Good durability and tread life for a mid-range tire
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet or icy conditions for some users
- Potential for uneven tread wear
- Reported decrease in fuel economy for some vehicles
- Not intended for high-performance dry-weather driving
Observations
- BMW and Audi owners frequently report that the tires significantly improve winter capability on RWD and FWD platforms, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands like Blizzaks.
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI, Subaru WRX) note a marked improvement in winter safety over stock summer tires, though some report understeer during spirited dry-weather driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season | B · Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Nexen
77
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season — better noise, handling and wet. Pick the Nexen Winguard Sport if snow, dry and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 80 vs 51 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 79 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 84 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 87 vs 78 on dry.
Tire A · Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Sport
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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.