Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 delivers balanced, value-led all-season performance with standout snow capability and excellent longevity, but it is consistently limited by aquaplaning resistance and middling-to-weak wet handling/braking. It posts several strong dry braking results and competitive comfort/noise scores, while ADAC and Autobild data highlight class-leading wear and strong fuel efficiency/value. However, repeated bottom-tier aquaplaning metrics and multiple wet handling deficits cap its overall ranking.
Overall, Nexen's second-generation all-season is most convincing in winter grip (notably snow and ice braking/traction), tire life, and cost efficiency, achieving occasional top results. Its main weakness remains water evacuation at speed, reflected in straight and curved aquaplaning results across years and sizes, which suppresses wet safety margins and overall standings.

Performance Strengths

Snow & Ice Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking and 1st place ice braking in 2025 ADAC (225/45 R17)
• 3rd place snow traction in 2025 ADAC (+3.1% from best)
• Top-third snow slalom 4/13 in 2025 Autobild SUV (+4.3% from best)
Tire Wear & Value Strong Details
• 1st place wear 75,034 km and 1st place value in 2023 Autobild (225/45 R17)
• Fuel consumption 2/16 in 2025 ADAC (+1.8% from best) indicating efficiency
Dry Braking Performance Moderate Details
• 4th place dry braking in 2024 Sports Car test (+10.2% from best)
• 5th place dry braking in 2025 ADAC (+6.8% from best)
• 6th/37 dry braking in 2024 Autobild market overview (+7.1% from best)
Comfort/Noise Moderate Details
• Noise 1/16 in 2025 ADAC
• Comfort 2/11 and Noise 2/13 in 2025 Autobild SUV (+8.8% and +0.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• Straight aqua 11/13 and curved 11/13 in 2025 Autobild SUV (+13% and +27.9% from best)
• Straight aqua 10/12 and curved 11/12 in 2024 Autobild SUV (+12.1% and +33.3% from best)
• Straight aqua 9/9 in 2023 Auto Zeitung (+11.9% from best)
Wet Handling & Braking Strong Details
• Wet handling 18/18 and wet braking 13/18 in 2023 Autobild (+8.7% and +13.8% from best)
• Wet braking 20/30 in 2025 Autobild braking (+20.5% from best)
• Wet handling 8/9 and wet braking 9/9 in 2023 Auto Zeitung (+8.6% and +20.1% from best)
Dry Handling Moderate Details
• Slowest dry handling 12/12 in 2024 Autobild SUV (+4.6% from best)
• 10/13 in 2025 Autobild SUV (+4.8% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Abrasion Variability Minor Details
• Abrasion 14/16 in 2025 ADAC (+51% from best) despite good fuel use
• Rolling resistance 11/13 in 2024 Sports Car (+17.7% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test

2025
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

The Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 establishes itself as a versatile performer with good capabilities in both snow and dry conditions. This Korean tire demonstrates solid engineering with predictable handl...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort

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2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 receives a mere "adequate" rating for driving safety due to significant weaknesses on dry roads, which downgrades its overall score. On dry surfaces, it offers poor steer...

Strong:
Noise, Ice Braking, Snow Braking, Fuel Consumption

Weak:
Wear

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