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.
Owners rate it 20 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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%By road tests
70.7%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).
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 10th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 7th of 16 |
2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 3rd of 11 |
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
20th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 30 |
2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Value | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 15th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 9th of 16 |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 2nd of 10 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
16th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 37 |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 5th of 9 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
12th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 16 | |
| Noise | 5th of 16 | |
| Value | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 1st of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
9th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 35 |