Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 vs Viking FourTech Plus
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 16
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
The N Blue 4Season 2 and the FourTech Plus have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 7.9% shorter in the dry; the FourTech Plus held 40.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 if you prioritize short dry stops, confident winter traction/ice braking, and a quieter ride. Choose Viking FourTech Plus if you drive frequently in heavy rain, value superior aquaplaning resistance and wet braking, and want longer tread life.
Where the N Blue 4Season 2 is stronger
- Best-in-test consistency in dry braking across all shared tests (7-9% shorter than Viking)
- Strong winter capability: top-tier ice braking (~9-10% shorter) and solid snow traction/handling
- Lower cabin noise and slightly better subjective comfort
Where the FourTech Plus is stronger
- Stronger wet safety margins overall, notably shorter wet braking in most tests
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (up to +47% in curved, +5-7% straight)
- Better durability metrics: higher projected mileage and lower abrasion
Conclusion
Overall, Nexen builds a safer baseline in the dry and on wintry surfaces: it wins all four dry braking matchups, leads ice braking by ~10%, and posts multiple snow wins with quieter, slightly more comfortable road manners. Its wet braking is mixed but generally acceptable, with the main weakness being aquaplaning resistance, where it cedes clear ground to Viking.
Viking counters with a wet-leaning profile: shorter wet stops in most tests, markedly better straight and curved aquaplaning (+5-47%), and stronger projected mileage and abrasion. Its trade-off is longer dry stops (often 7-9% behind) and less precision on dry roads. For buyers in frequently rainy regions seeking longevity, Viking is the safer bet; for those valuing short dry stops, confident winter traction, and comfort, Nexen is the more rounded pick. The practical takeaway: choose Nexen for cold/dry balance, Viking for wet security and wear.
Where to buy
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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.
N Blue 4Season 2 vs FourTech Plus at a glance
| Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | Gap | FourTech Plus |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 5 | The N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 7.9% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 0 |
| Wet11 measurements | 2 | The FourTech Plus held 40.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 9 |
| Snow6 measurements | 4 | The N Blue 4Season 2 averaged a 1.9% higher speed on the snow handling course (1 test) | 2 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | The N Blue 4Season 2 stopped 9.6% shorter on ice (1 test) | 0 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 3 | The N Blue 4Season 2 was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests) | 0 |
| Value3 measurements | 1 | The FourTech Plus lasted 8.2% longer in the wear test (1 test) | 2 |
| Environment1 measurement | 0 | The FourTech Plus shed 10.4% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.8/10 | The N Blue 4Season 2 by 0.6 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 1 reviews | 79% | The FourTech Plus by 5 points | 84% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 118 | 49 sizes made in both | 51 |
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 4 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | N Blue 4Season 2 | Field | FourTech Plus |
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| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P20 of 30 | P21 of 30 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P11 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P16 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
N Blue 4Season 2
FourTech Plus
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.
Where each scores higher
N Blue 4Season 2
FourTech Plus
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.
| Measurement | N Blue 4Season 2 | Gap | FourTech Plus | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 39.68 | 7.9% | 43.1 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 91.7 | 0.1% | 91.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 52.6 | 4.2% | 50.05 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 41 | 3.2% | 39.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 79.9 | 0.8% | 80.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 16.35 | 0.7% | 16.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.8 | 6.4% | 76.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2.14 | 40.3% | 2.99 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 16.4 | 1% | 16.25 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,787 | 2.8% | 1,842 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 100.5 | 1.9% | 98.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 4.05 | 4.9% | 3.86 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14.2 | 9.6% | 15.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 4.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 70.8 | 1.7 dB | 72.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 41,400 | 8.2% | 44,800 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.85 | 0.4% | 7.82 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 1.8% | 5.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 77 | 10.4% | 69 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 N Blue 4Season 2 scores 8.8 and the FourTech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| N Blue 4Season 2 | Category | FourTech Plus | ||
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| 85 | Dry | 33 | ||
| 50 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 72 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 63 | Value | 59 | ||
| 49 | Environment | 28 | ||
| 47 | Snow | 61 | ||
| 90 | Ice | 25 | ||
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
| N Blue 4Season 2 | Category | FourTech Plus | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 7.3 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 6.5 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the N Blue 4Season 2 79% from 16 reviews and the FourTech Plus 84% from 1. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- 79%from 16 reviews
- 87%would buy again
- 155,500 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 16 N Blue 4Season 2 reviewsSo far so good.
As a "summer" tyre, Nokian Wetproof was a bit better, Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance worse, as a "winter", Conti TS860 was ahead but they are on par with Nokian WR D3.
Still the quietest and most efficient tyres I ever had, good and predictable behaviour and no problems in any weather. Just one observation, there is no longer any tyre on the market suited for older cars without ABS (compulsary from 2006 AFAIK). So when the first raindrops fall after a long dry dusty period without precipitation it is good to adjust speed as braking distance on that grease is like on snow.
I don't care about expected mileage, I want uncompromised safety for several years which is why I swapped from winter + summer set to all season.
Viking FourTech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 FourTech Plus reviewsA good all season tyre with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tyre. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 118 sizes of the N Blue 4Season 2 and 51 of the FourTech Plus, 49 of them made in both.
| Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | FourTech Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 118 sizes, 14 to 21 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 49 sizes 155/65 R14165/60 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15and 37 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B86%A14%C1% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C81%D18%B2% | C58%D42% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 200 of 200 | 57 of 57 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Nexen N Blue 4 Season (2016) | - |
| Awards | Rated by other publications Recommended 1 | - |
Prices by size
Lowest price per tyre at our partner shops, including delivery, in the sizes both are made in.
| Size | N Blue 4Season 2 | FourTech Plus |
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| 155/65 R14 | ||
| 165/60 R14 | ||
| 165/65 R14 | ||
| 165/70 R14 | ||
| 175/65 R14 | ||
| 175/70 R14 | ||
| 185/60 R14 | ||
| 185/65 R14 | ||
| 175/65 R15 | ||
| 185/55 R15 | ||
| 185/60 R15 | ||
| 185/65 R15 |
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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 all-season touring tyres: the Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 and the Viking FourTech Plus. Across four shared tests from ADAC, AutoBild and market overviews, both deliver credible year-round capability but lean in different directions.
Nexen consistently stops shorter on dry roads and shines in winter braking and traction, while Viking trades some dry precision for stronger wet safety margins-especially aquaplaning resistance-and better longevity. If you drive in mixed European weather, the choice comes down to whether you prioritise dry/winter confidence or rain-soaked stability and wear.
N Blue 4Season 2 vs FourTech Plus: your questions
Is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 or the Viking FourTech Plus the better tyre?
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and the Viking FourTech Plus have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the N Blue 4Season 2 scores 8.8 and the FourTech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the N Blue 4Season 2 or the FourTech Plus?
The FourTech Plus led 9 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 40.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The N Blue 4Season 2 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.9% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The N Blue 4Season 2 led 4 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. It averaged a 1.9% higher speed on the snow handling course in the one shared test that measured it.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The N Blue 4Season 2 used 1.8% less fuel (1 test); the FourTech Plus lasted 8.2% longer in the wear test (1 test).
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The FourTech Plus shed 10.4% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tyre sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The N Blue 4Season 2 was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the N Blue 4Season 2 and 9/10 for the FourTech Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the N Blue 4Season 2 79% from 16 reviews and the FourTech Plus 84% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The N Blue 4Season 2 is made in 118 sizes (14 to 21 inch) and the FourTech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 49 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the N Blue 4Season 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the FourTech Plus 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.
About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
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