BFGoodrich Advantage All Season vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
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- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 15
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season finished ahead 5 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 once. The Advantage All Season held 22.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.7 dB quieter.
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Which should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich Advantage All Season for balanced year-round safety, especially frequent rain and standing water. Choose Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 if you prioritise lower total cost of ownership and stronger ice performance, and can accept weaker aquaplaning reserves.
Where the Advantage All Season is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking across most tests
- Superior straight-line and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Strong snow traction and handling with secure winter manners
Where the N Blue 4Season 2 is stronger
- Excellent ice braking and very strong overall winter capability
- Outstanding mileage potential and lower price (strong value scores)
- Lower exterior noise
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Advantage All Season vs N Blue 4Season 2 at a glance
| Category | Advantage All Season | Gap | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 5 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Wet13 measurements | 9 | The Advantage All Season held 22.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 4 |
| Snow6 measurements | 5 | 1 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | The N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (2 tests) | 2 |
| Value6 measurements | 4 | The Advantage All Season used 1% less fuel (2 tests) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Advantage All Season by 0.7 | 8.8/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +33.8% | The Advantage All Season was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 62 sizes made in both | 118 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Advantage All Season | Field | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P17 of 30 | P9 of 30 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P18 of 30 | P20 of 30 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P9 of 37 | P16 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P9 of 16 | P12 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P7 of 35 | P9 of 35 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Advantage All Season
N Blue 4Season 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Advantage All Season
N Blue 4Season 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 39.22 | 0.3% | 39.33 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88.2 | 0.3% | 88.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.82 | 1.5% | 48.68 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.1 | 2.6% | 41 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72 | 2.1% | 70.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.21 | 1.1% | 12.07 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.75 | 9% | 72.25 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.96 | 22.9% | 2.47 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.1 | 2% | 16.85 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,482 | 3.6% | 1,394 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.5 | 3.8% | 55.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.18 | 9.4% | 3.82 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.3 | 7.2% | 14.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.6 | 0.7 dB | 71.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 35.3 | 3% | 36.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41,059 | 42.6% | 58,217 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.7 | 3.9% | 8.01 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.59 | 1% | 5.64 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60 | 22.1% | 77 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
| Advantage All Season | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 65 | Wet | 51 | ||
| 70 | Comfort | 71 | ||
| 49 | Value | 64 | ||
| 92 | Snow | 47 | ||
| 45 | Ice | 91 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Advantage All Season | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| - | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 6.4 | ||
Owners rate the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- 78%from 15 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 145,500 milesdriven by reviewers
With an 80% average score and 10 of 12 reviews rating it positively, owners generally find the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 to be a capable all-season option with dependable dry and wet grip, plus reassuring traction in snow for everyday driving. A notable minority mention ice performance, and opinions are mixed here (around a third of owners commenting), with a couple finding it excellent and a similar number reporting it's not as confidence-inspiring as a dedicated winter tyre. Comfort and refinement also come through strongly, with several owners describing it as particularly quiet.
- Strong dry grip for an affordable all-season
- Confident wet grip in mixed conditions
- Surprisingly capable traction in snow
- Very low road noise
- Mixed ice grip versus a proper winter tyre
- Soft/squishy feel or sidewalls when pushed
Summarised by AI from 12 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 15 N Blue 4Season 2 reviewsIn the meantime, I've driven 32,000 miles (51,000 km) on these tires (see current photos), and I have to say, they're still performing excellently on my car. Summers here are hot, and winters are mild; we rarely get snow, just wet and slushy roads. These all-season tires are the perfect choice for these conditions, eliminating the need for unnecessary tire changes (except for swapping the front tires to the rear and vice versa). And they’re a great fit for my car (Kia Optima K5). The only downside is that at highway speeds, within a certain speed range, a pulsating noise occurs due to the tread pattern, but as soon as the speed goes above or below that range, it goes away. I highly recommend them for everyday driving—I’d buy them again.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 72 sizes of the Advantage All Season and 118 of the N Blue 4Season 2, 62 of them made in both.
| Category | Advantage All Season | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 118 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 62 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15and 50 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B86%A14%C1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C81%D18%B2% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 71-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 200 of 200 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price in the shared tests | The Advantage All Season was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 33.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two value-focused touring all-season tyres against each other: the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season and the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2. Both target year-round usability for passenger cars, but they deliver safety and value in different ways.
Across five shared tests from 2023-2025, the BFGoodrich consistently places higher overall and builds a clear edge in braking on dry and wet roads, plus aquaplaning resistance. The Nexen counters with standout winter capability-especially on ice-and a compelling value proposition driven by low purchase price and, in some tests, exceptional projected mileage.
Conclusion
The BFGoodrich Advantage All Season is the safer all-rounder for mixed climates with frequent rain: it repeatedly brakes shorter on dry and wet roads and offers markedly stronger straight-line and curved aquaplaning resistance (e.g., +10% straight aqua and +9% curved in Auto Bild 2023; +7.5% straight and +36.8% curved in ADAC 2025). Its winter performance is solid as well, with strong snow traction and handling. The trade-offs are a higher price and, depending on the test, average-to-middling mileage.
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 shines where value and winter grip matter most. It delivers excellent ice braking (best-in-test rating at ADAC 2025), competitive snow performance, lower noise, and significantly better cost-per-1,000km and wear in several evaluations (e.g., +86% mileage and far lower cost index in Auto Bild 2023). However, it shows weaknesses in aquaplaning and subjective dry precision. If you prioritise wet-road safety and balanced performance, choose the BFGoodrich. If you value low running costs and stronger ice/snow confidence-while accepting weaker aquaplaning reserves-the Nexen is the smarter buy.
Advantage All Season vs N Blue 4Season 2: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season or the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 the better tyre?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season finished ahead 5 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Advantage All Season or the N Blue 4Season 2?
The Advantage All Season led 9 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 22.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advantage All Season led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Advantage All Season led 5 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Advantage All Season used 1% less fuel (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (2 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Advantage All Season was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 33.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Advantage All Season is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the N Blue 4Season 2 in 118 (14 to 21 inch). 62 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Advantage All Season is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the N Blue 4Season 2 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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