74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
74/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen N Blue HD vs Yokohama A041 — 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
50
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
49/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N Blue HD — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 HD leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 70 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N Blue HD leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 55 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Blue HD leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 45 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Blue HD leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 35 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Blue HD leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | N Blue HD | A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 55 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N Blue HD | Yokohama A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 50 |
| Dry | 80 | 70 |
| Wet | 83 | 55 |
| Snow | 100 | – |
| Comfort | 62 | 45 |
| Noise | 74 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 35 |
| Handling | 62 | 55 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
50
/ 100
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.
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.
The Yokohama A041 receives poor feedback from users, characterized by significant concerns regarding durability and reliability. Owners report premature tread wear and frequent issues with tire integrity, leading to a consensus of dissatisfaction with the product's longevity and performance.
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear
- Poor wet weather performance
- Frequent issues with flats and structural integrity
Observations
- Users report the tire failing to meet basic longevity expectations, with tread reaching wear bars in under 13,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N Blue HD | B · Yokohama A041 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Nexen
50
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Nexen N Blue HD — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Blue HD scores 74 vs 35 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N Blue HD scores 83 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Blue HD scores 62 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Blue HD scores 80 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Nexen N Blue HD
Tire B · Yokohama A041
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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.