Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The data reveals consistent patterns. Goodyear dominates in wet safety (braking, handling, aquaplaning) and on snow (traction, braking, control), often by meaningful margins-up to 45% better in curved aquaplaning in several tests. Nexen repeatedly stops shorter in the dry and tends to be quieter and cheaper, but shows weaker aquaplaning resistance that limits confidence in heavy rain. Longevity swings by test: ADAC projects far higher mileage for Goodyear, while Auto Bild's wear panel favored Nexen.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | seven | |
| Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | one |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet safety: repeated wins in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning (e.g., +42% curved aquaplaning vs Nexen in ADAC 2025)
- Strong winter capability: consistently better snow traction/braking/handling
- Projected longevity and low abrasion in ADAC 2025 (68,000 km; -34% abrasion vs Nexen)
- Lower rolling resistance in most tests, aiding efficiency
- Shorter dry braking in all shared tests
- Competitive winter braking/traction with standout ice braking in ADAC 2025
- Lower price and often lower noise
- Stable, comfortable manners for everyday driving
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.48% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.5% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.03% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.63% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 3.9% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 3.75% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.83% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 5.43% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 18.31% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.99% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 6.47% better snow traction than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 5.31% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.22% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 provided 3.87% more lateral grip than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Circle: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.51% faster through a slalom than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stopped the vehicle 3.4% shorter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 21.76% more points than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 measured 0.86% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Noise: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 4.12% less than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 6.95% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 proved to have a 25.83% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Value: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 4.96% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 used 0.7% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 emitted 33.77% less particle wear matter than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Across most reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is described as a highly capable all-round tire with standout wet-road security (strong grip, wet braking, and aquaplaning resistance) and confidence in cold conditions including snow for an all-season. Many drivers also report very good longevity/wear and a generally quiet, comfortable ride. The most repeated drawbacks are a softer, less precise steering/feedback feel and slightly weaker dry braking/traction when pushed in warm or hot conditions compared with dedicated summer tires.
Based on 68 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 report a strong all-rounder with standout snow and ice traction, a very quiet and comfortable ride, and solid performance in typical dry and wet conditions. Many highlight excellent value and even improved fuel economy. A minority note that dry/wet grip can feel merely average at times and that traction in heavy standing water isn't class-leading, but overall satisfaction is high.
Based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 87%
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Conclusion
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 shines for budget-conscious drivers prioritizing short dry stops, agreeable comfort/noise, and solid winter ability. However, its reduced aquaplaning reserves and softer wet handling cap performance in prolonged wet climates. Choose Nexen for mostly dry, light-winter regions and value; choose Goodyear for balanced year-round security, heavy rain, and dependable winter traction.
Key Differences
- Wet performance: Goodyear consistently superior in braking, handling, and aquaplaning; Nexen shows early aquaplaning onset
- Dry braking: Nexen repeatedly stops 3-6% shorter; Goodyear's dry stops are longer
- Snow: Both competent, but Goodyear typically leads in traction/braking/handling by 2-10%
- Longevity: ADAC 2025 projects much higher mileage for Goodyear (68k vs 41.4k km), while Auto Bild wear favored Nexen
- Noise/comfort: Nexen often quieter; Goodyear scores higher in subjective comfort in some tests
- Value lens: Upfront price favors Nexen; lifetime value can favor Goodyear when factoring ADAC wear and abrasion
Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.