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Updated September 2026

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 review

The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is highly regarded as a versatile and cost-effective all-season tire that delivers consistent performance across diverse weather conditions. Users frequently praise its exceptional noise levels, ride comfort, and reliable traction in snow and wet environments, making it a strong value proposition for daily drivers.

Relative score
80/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
91/100
14 reviews
Road tests
71/100
9 published tests

Owners rate it 20 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

90.7%
Would buy again 93%
Dry
Overall dry
90.3%
Wet
Overall wet
91.4%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
90.3%
Comfort
Overall comfort
93.7%
Noise
Overall noise
96.7%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
94.3%
Handling
Overall handling
85%

By road tests

70.7%
Dry
80.9%
Wet
68.9%
Snow
73.6%
Comfort
40%
Noise
52.5%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is highly regarded as a versatile and cost-effective all-season tire that delivers consistent performance across diverse weather conditions. Users frequently praise its exceptional noise levels, ride comfort, and reliable traction in snow and wet environments, making it a strong value proposition for daily drivers.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
  • Strong traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
  • High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Reliable wet and dry road handling
  • Progressive and predictable handling characteristics

Cons

  • Performance on pure ice may lag behind dedicated winter tires
  • Some users note it is a 'jack of all trades' that does not excel in any single extreme category
  • Limited long-term tread wear data available in current feedback

Worth knowing

  • Owners of FWD vehicles reported significant improvements in snow and wet weather traction compared to stock tires.
  • Drivers using the tires on highway-capable vehicles (e.g., BMW 320d) noted stable performance and good road feedback even at high speeds (160-200kmh).
Test results

9 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

9th of 16
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Abrasion · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 16
Dry Braking12th of 16
Snow Braking9th of 16
Snow Traction11th of 16
Ice Braking2nd of 16
Straight Aqua12th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning12th of 16
Noise1st of 16
Wear10th of 16
Fuel Consumption10th of 16
Abrasion14th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete7th of 16

2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

7th of 11
Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 11
Wet Handling7th of 11
Wet Circle6th of 11
Dry Braking5th of 11
Dry Handling9th of 11
Snow Braking8th of 11
Snow Traction8th of 11
Snow Handling5th of 11
Rolling Resistance9th of 11
Straight Aqua9th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 11
Subj. Comfort4th of 11
Noise2nd of 11
Snow Slalom3rd of 11

2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18

20th of 30
Best: Dry Braking · 9th Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking20th of 30
Dry Braking9th of 30

2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

11th of 16
Best: Ice Braking · 1st Weakest: Wear · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 16
Dry Braking5th of 16
Snow Braking3rd of 16
Snow Traction3rd of 16
Ice Braking1st of 16
Straight Aqua12th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning14th of 16
Noise1st of 16
Value9th of 16
Wear15th of 16
Fuel Consumption3rd of 16
Abrasion15th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete9th of 16

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18

8th of 10
Best: Snow Circle · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling8th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling10th of 10
Snow Braking7th of 10
Snow Traction8th of 10
Snow Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aqua8th of 10
Noise3rd of 10
Snow Circle2nd of 10

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

16th of 37
Best: Dry Braking · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking19th of 37
Dry Braking6th of 37

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

9th of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 9
Wet Handling8th of 9
Wet Circle9th of 9
Dry Braking5th of 9
Dry Handling3rd of 9
Snow Braking7th of 9
Snow Traction8th of 9
Snow Handling7th of 9
Rolling Resistance6th of 9
Straight Aqua9th of 9
Subj. Comfort9th of 9
Noise9th of 9
Snow Slalom5th of 9

2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

12th of 16
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 16
Wet Handling16th of 16
Dry Braking6th of 16
Dry Handling9th of 16
Snow Braking15th of 16
Snow Traction13th of 16
Snow Handling15th of 16
Rolling Resistance8th of 16
Straight Aqua14th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning12th of 16
Noise5th of 16
Value1st of 16
Wear1st of 16
Fuel Consumption14th of 16
Total Cost of Ownership1st of 16

2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17

9th of 35
Best: Dry Braking · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 35
Dry Braking6th of 35