Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 averages a finish of 11th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 72% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 22% across 8 tests.
2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test P15 of 15
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 finishes last and is the only tire rated satisfactory. It is quiet and efficient on dry roads, but its snow and wet results fall short of what an all-season tire needs.
Where the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 12 | P6.2 of 20.5 | 68% | - |
| Dry Handling | 6 | P9.5 of 13.7 | 35% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 12 | P11.9 of 20.5 | 39% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2 | P8 of 16 | 53% | - |
| Wet Handling | 6 | P11.2 of 13.7 | 22% | - |
| Wet Circle | 6 | P10.5 of 13.7 | 26% | - |
| Straight Aqua Weak | 8 | P11.1 of 14.3 | 22% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7 | P11.3 of 15 | 26% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 8 | P9.4 of 14.3 | 36% | 1 |
| Snow Traction | 8 | P10.1 of 14.3 | 30% | - |
| Snow Handling | 6 | P10.3 of 13.2 | 25% | - |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P3 of 12 | 82% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 5 | P9.2 of 14 | 40% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 2 | P1.5 of 16 | 97% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P8.3 of 11.7 | 32% | - |
| Noise Strong | 8 | P4.1 of 14.3 | 72% | 2 |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P8 of 16 | 53% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 4 | P7.8 of 15.8 | 55% | 1 |
| Value | 3 | P5.7 of 15.3 | 67% | 1 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 | P7 of 13.3 | 49% | 1 |
| Fuel Consumption | 3 | P7.3 of 16 | 58% | - |
| Abrasion | 3 | P10 of 15.7 | 40% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind
Compare with Turanza All Season 6 |
10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Quadraxer 3
9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind
Compare with Quadraxer 3 |
9 | 2 | 7 | - | 22% |
 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
9 | 1 | 8 | - | 11% |
 Continental AllSeasonContact 2
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
Compare with AllSeasonContact 2 |
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with Cinturato All Season SF3 |
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 2
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with CrossClimate 2 |
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind
|
7 | 4 | 3 | - | 57% |
 Toyo Celsius AS2
7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind
|
7 | 3 | 4 | - | 43% |
 Dunlop All Season 2
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with All Season 2 |
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Advantage All Season |
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Kinergy 4S2 |
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Vredestein Quatrac
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Quatrac |
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Arivo Carlorful AS
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Ceat 4 SeasonDrive+
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Viking Fourtech+
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with Fourtech+ |
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 GT Radial ClimateActive
4 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with ClimateActive |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33% |
 Goodride All Season Elite Z 401
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Minerva All Season Master
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Berlin Tires Berlin All Season 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Fulda MultiControl
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Drawn from 12 tests. Updated October 27, 2026.
Across 12 independent all-season tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 shows a clear split personality: it is routinely strong on measurable “ownership” metrics (quietness/efficiency) and often competitive in dry braking, but repeatedly gives away too much safety margin in wet handling and especially aquaplaning, with winter performance swinging from excellent (in ADAC) to very poor (in Auto Bild's 2026 test). Evidence for the upsides includes multiple near-benchmark noise results (e.g. 1/16 noise in 2026 ADAC; 2/17 noise in 2026 Auto Bild; “quietest tire” in ADAC's write-up) and standout efficiency (1/15 rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Bild, described as “joint-lowest rolling resistance”). Dry braking is frequently upper-midfield to top tier, including 4/30 (+2.5%) in the 2026 Auto Bild braking qualifier and 6/35 (+4.0%) in the 2023 35-tire shootout; testers explicitly noted “short dry braking” and “top four”.
The dominant exception theme is wet safety and water performance. Several tests put it near the bottom for wet braking/handling and/or water clearance (e.g. 17/17 wet handling in 2026 Auto Bild; 18/18 wet handling in 2023 Auto Bild; 9/9 wet braking in 2023 Auto Zeitung; and testers repeatedly criticise aquaplaning with wording such as “aquaplaning resistance begins at relatively low speeds”). Winter ability is inconsistent by test and size: it was the “weakest tire on snow” in 2026 Auto Bild (snow traction 16/17, snow braking 15/17, with a safety penalty), yet a major strength in 2025 ADAC (snow braking 1/16; ice braking 1/16; snow traction 3/16), explaining why its average overall placing is only mid-to-lower field (10.8th on average) with extreme outcomes from 6/11 (2025 Auto Bild SUV) to 15/15 (2026 Auto Bild).
had short dry braking, in the top four of the all-season tires- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
dry braking, however, is rated as good- 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2025)
acceptable braking- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
short dry braking distances- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
the quietest tire in this test- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
the second-lowest pass-by noise in the test- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
low fuel consumption- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
joint-lowest rolling resistance- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
lost little rubber in the wear test and had an above-average projected tread life- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
outstanding mileage- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
genuinely short ice braking result- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
scores well for snow traction- 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2025)
On snow, it provides reassuring traction and stable behavior- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
Good traction and short braking distances on snow- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
The tire offers good ride comfort- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
Convincing driving comfort- 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2024)
dry road performance remains competent with acceptable braking and composed handling- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
Balanced dry handling- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
and the slowest wet handling lap of any tire, and it was rated among the least comfortable- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
handling in the wet also lacks the precision and confidence of better-performing competitors- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
understeering behavior in snow and wet conditions- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
aquaplaning resistance begins at relatively low speeds- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
weak in resisting lateral aquaplaning- 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2025)
Only satisfactory aquaplaning characteristics- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
limited safety reserves when at risk of aquaplaning- 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2024)
Mediocre reserves against aquaplaning- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
It was also slow in the wet, with long wet braking- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
The Nexen was the weakest tire on snow, with the least traction and grip of the all-season tires- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
winter performance is only modest- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
tendency to oversteer early during quick maneuvers- 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2025)
understeering behavior in snow and wet conditions- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
and the slowest snow handling,- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
understeering behavior in snow and wet conditions- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
struggles for grip in the wet- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
Low grip- 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2024)
weak in the dry- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
and its snow braking and handling triggered Auto Bild's safety penalty- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
Every tester write-up on the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 (7 tests) and 12 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 finishes last and is the only tire rated satisfactory. It is quiet and efficient on dry roads, but its snow and wet results fall short of what an all-season tire needs.
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 drops into the lower half of the field, marked down for soft dry and wet safety despite decent refinement and ice braking. ADAC withholds a recommendation, and the objective data explains why - the safety-critical surfaces are where it gives most away.
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 handling characteristics that inspire confidence across varied conditions. On snow, it provides reassuring traction and stable behavior, while dry road performance remains competent with acceptable braking and composed handling. The tire offers good ride comfort, making it pleasant for daily driving duties. However, weaknesses emerge in wet conditions, where aquaplaning resistance begins at relatively low speeds, requiring extra caution during heavy rain. The handling in the wet also lacks the precision and confidence of better-performing competitors. For drivers who primarily face dry and winter conditions with only occasional wet weather, the Nexen represents a reasonable compromise, though those in frequently rainy climates should consider alternatives.
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 steering feedback and is imprecise, requiring driver corrections due to delayed responses and a tendency to oversteer early during quick maneuvers. Its dry braking, however, is rated as good. On wet roads, its performance is satisfactory overall, though it is weak in resisting lateral aquaplaning. Winter performance is a major strength, achieving the second-best result in the test. It scores well for snow traction, braking, and handling, and is notably the only tire to earn a "very good" rating for braking on ice. Environmentally, the tire narrowly misses a good rating; while its fuel consumption is low, its satisfactory projected mileage and average weight bring down its score.
Affordable, acceptable in snow but lacks grip on wet roads.
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