Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 15
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 9 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 not once. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 8.7% shorter in the wet; the N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you want the more consistent all-season tyre, especially for wet safety and generally stronger snow performance. Choose the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 if dry braking, low noise and test-stated running metrics matter most to you, and you are prepared for weaker wet performance and less consistent winter results.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking than the Nexen in every shared test that measures it, including ADAC 2025 and 2026 and Auto Bild 2026.
- Stronger all-round winter capability in Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild 2023, with better snow braking, traction and handling.
- Usually the more balanced performer overall, evidenced by far higher overall placings such as 1st in ADAC 2026 and 1st in Auto Bild's 2024 SUV test.
Where the N Blue 4Season 2 is stronger
- Typically shorter dry braking than the Continental across most shared tests, including Auto Bild 2026 and the 2025 and 2026 braking-only comparisons.
- Often quieter in the shared tests that record noise, for example ADAC 2025 and 2026 and Auto Bild 2026.
- Can be strong on ice and competitive in winter in ADAC's 2025 test, where it leads ice braking and is well rated on winter surfaces.
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.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs N Blue 4Season 2 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 9 | 0 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 3 | The N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 9 |
| Wet27 measurements | 24 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 8.7% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 3 |
| Snow16 measurements | 13 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 3.3% shorter on snow (5 tests) | 3 |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | The N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 5.9% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 2 | The N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests) | 5 |
| Value13 measurements | 8 | The AllSeasonContact 2 shed 15.5% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests) | 5 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 0.7 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 15 reviews | 83% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 5 points | 78% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The N Blue 4Season 2 by 4 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +28.7% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 99 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 9 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 | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P15 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P9 of 30 | |
| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P1 of 16 | P9 of 16 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P20 of 30 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P16 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 16 | P12 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P9 of 35 |
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
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. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
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.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
N Blue 4Season 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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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| 43.6 | 8.7% | 47.91 | 9-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.85 | 5% | 40.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.93 | 5.6% | 72.87 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.85 | 3.7% | 13.35 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75.84 | 3.4% | 73.25 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.89 | 11.1% | 2.64 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.9 | 3.3% | 19.8 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,298 | 6% | 2,152 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.77 | 4.9% | 53.17 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.74 | 3.7% | 3.88 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.31 | 11.7% | 2.97 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.35 | 5.9% | 17.35 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.96 | 0.8 dB | 71.16 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37.2 | 2.2% | 36.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53,093 | 0.1% | 54,446 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.66 | 0.4% | 7.66 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.55 | 1.3% | 5.63 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 51 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 71 | ||
| 74 | Value | 64 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 47 | ||
| 42 | 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
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 6.4 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
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: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 118 of the N Blue 4Season 2, 99 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 118 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 99 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16and 87 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B86%A14%C1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C81%D18%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 71-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 200 of 200 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tyres for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 28.7% 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.
These two tyres have been compared head to head in nine independent tests, including Auto Bild's all-season tests in 2026 and 2023, ADAC's all-season tests in 2026 and 2025, Auto Bild's SUV all-season test in 2024, plus two large multi-tyre braking tests (2026 and 2025) and an all-season market overview in 2024.
Across those shared tests the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 almost always places far higher overall, from winning ADAC's 2026 test and Auto Bild's 2024 SUV test to finishing 2nd in Auto Bild 2023. The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 tends to land mid-pack at best and is last in Auto Bild's 2026 test, mainly because it gives away too much in the wet and on snow.
The consistent theme is simple: Nexen often stops slightly shorter on dry roads and is usually quieter, but Continental is the more complete all-season tyre, especially once conditions turn wet or wintry.
Conclusion
Looking across the nine shared tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the more dependable all-season package. It beats the Nexen clearly on wet braking every single time they are measured together, with gaps that are often meaningful rather than marginal, for example about 15% shorter in the wet in the 2025 30-tyre braking test, and about 8% shorter in ADAC's 2026 test. It also tends to be faster and more secure in wet handling where measured, such as Auto Bild 2026, where it is over 6% quicker. Aquaplaning is more mixed. Continental is much stronger in ADAC 2025 and 2026 and in Auto Bild's 2024 SUV test, but Auto Bild 2026 is the odd one out where the Nexen resists aquaplaning better both straight and in bends.
On snow, Continental usually has the edge on braking, traction and handling in Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild 2023 and the Auto Bild 2024 SUV test. The Nexen's winter story is not consistent, though. In ADAC's 2025 test it is genuinely strong on ice and competitive on snow, but in Auto Bild 2026 it is the weakest tyre on snow by some margin, and Auto Bild applies a safety penalty. That contrast suggests the Nexen's winter performance can be quite sensitive to test format and conditions.
On dry roads, Nexen's main repeatable advantage is braking. It is ahead in the dry braking measurement in most shared tests, typically by around 1 to 6%. Continental sometimes claws back time in dry handling, for example in Auto Bild 2026 and the Auto Bild 2024 SUV test. For refinement and running metrics, Nexen is usually a little quieter in ADAC 2025 and 2026 and Auto Bild 2026, and it often scores better on stated running cost or value where included, but wear and efficiency are split, with Continental clearly ahead on predicted mileage in both ADAC tests while Nexen stands out for mileage in Auto Bild 2023 and for very low rolling resistance in Auto Bild 2026.
If you want the tyre that is repeatedly safer in the wet and generally stronger on snow, the Continental is the safer bet. If your driving is mostly dry, you prioritise quiet running and you are comfortable accepting weaker wet and variable winter performance, the Nexen's strengths make more sense.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs N Blue 4Season 2: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 the better tyre?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 9 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the N Blue 4Season 2?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 24 of the 27 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.7% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The N Blue 4Season 2 led 9 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 13 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.3% shorter on snow across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 used 1.3% less fuel (3 tests) and shed 15.5% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.5/10 for the N Blue 4Season 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.5/10 for the N Blue 4Season 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the N Blue 4Season 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 28.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the N Blue 4Season 2 in 118 (14 to 21 inch). 99 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the N Blue 4Season 2 B and C.
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