Nexen N Blue 4 Season

Name: Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Brand: Nexen
Rating: 78 (28 reviews)

Touring All Season Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Nexen N Blue 4 Season is a quiet all-season touring tyre with good snow traction and generally long tread life. Wet and dry performance is less consistent, while high rolling resistance can increase fuel consumption.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 33 owner reviews 77% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 8^th average finish across 17 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P10 of 15 · 2022 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Snow, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

33owner reviews
405,756miles driven
17professional tests

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Tyre Reviews Score

Nexen N Blue 4 Season

8.2/10

Better than 61% of all-season tyres

High Confidence
12 tests
33 owner reviews

Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests12 tests · 3 publications · 2017-2022	63%	87%
Owner reviews33 owner reviews · rated 78%	43%	13%
Combined	61%	8.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	59%	30%	12
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	38%	24%	12
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	55%	22%	8
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	Not tested, counted as average	13%	–
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	57%	7%	8
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	96%	5%	8

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	68%	12
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	42%	8
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	31%	3

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P10 / 15
2022 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P14 / 35
2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 16
2021 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P12 / 32
2020 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P11 / 14
2020 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P9 / 32

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2020 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P7 / 9
2019 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P6 / 10
2019 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tyre Test ACE · 205/60 R16 P8 / 8 Placing only
2019 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 31
2018 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P8 / 10
2018 2018 27 All Season Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P8 / 27 Placing only
2018 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R16 P4 / 9
2018 7 of the best all season tyres Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P4 / 10 Placing only
2018 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 175/65 R14 P1 / 9 Placing only
2017 2017 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P4 / 8 Placing only
2017 2017 All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 10

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Tested 17 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 8th.

17 Tests

1 Test Wins

8^th Average

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15^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test P10 of 15

Fair.

Strong: Wear, Value, Abrasion Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Every independent test of the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2022	2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P10 / 15
2022	2022 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P14 / 35
2021	2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P15 / 16
2021	2021 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P12 / 32
2020	2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P11 / 14
2020	2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P9 / 32
2020	2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17	P7 / 9	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2019	2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P6 / 10
2019	2019 ACE GTU All Season Tyre TestACE · 205/60 R16	P8 / 8
2019	2019 All Season Tyre Performance OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P7 / 31
2018	2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15	P8 / 10
2018	2018 27 All Season Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15	P8 / 27
2018	2018 AMS All Season Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R16	P4 / 9
2018	7 of the best all season tyresTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16	P4 / 10
2018	2018 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 175/65 R14	P1 / 9
2017	2017 Auto Express All Season Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16	P4 / 8
2017	2017 All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P6 / 10

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Running Costs

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In 195/55 R16, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season is projected to cost €12.58 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €503 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test.

Nexen N Blue 4 Season€12.58

Vredestein Quatrac€13.04

Michelin CrossClimate 2€14.21

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3€15.56

Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range57 sizes available

155-255Width40-70Profile13-19Rim74-112 T-WLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 57 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

C19%

D81%

Wet

B42%

C58%

Noise

67-73dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season in the wet?

Across the 12 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season stops 5.3% longer than premium rivals, level with mid-range rivals and 0.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 59/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 33 reviews.

How good is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season in the dry?

Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season stops 2.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 38/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the dry from 33 reviews.

How good is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season in the snow?

Across the 8 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season stops 0.5% shorter than premium rivals, 1.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 27.8% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 3.3% worse than premium rivals, 1.3% better than mid-range rivals and 36.3% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 55/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the snow from 33 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season?

Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season's rolling resistance is 15.8% higher than premium rivals, 9.6% higher than mid-range rivals and 7.3% higher than budget rivals.

How many miles does the Nexen N Blue 4 Season last?

Based on test and owner data, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season is expected to last around 31,532 miles (50,746 km).

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What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4 Season?

Across 33 owner ratings the Nexen N Blue 4 Season averages 78%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.3. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 85% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Nexen N Blue 4 Season cost to run?

In 195/55 R16, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season is projected to cost €12.58 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €503 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.

What is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season's EU tyre label rating?

Across its range, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Nexen N Blue 4 Season?

Owners rate the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 8.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 28 reviews.

How well do the Nexen N Blue 4 Season wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Nexen N Blue 4 Season 7.3 out of 10 for wear across 28 reviews. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Nexen N Blue 4 Season again?

77% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N Blue 4 Season again, based on the 31 owner reviews that answered the question. 42% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4 Season's snow traction?

Of the 26 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 14 mention snow traction: 14 praise it (strong snow traction) and 0 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "I've driven through deep snow and compacted ice and the traction and road feedback is excellent". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4 Season's road noise?

Of the 26 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 13 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 2 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "They were also very quiet, I never heard a thing from the tires". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4 Season's tread life?

Of the 26 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 12 mention tread life: 7 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "My van is converted to a camper and close to the 3500kg limit so tyre wear is very impressive". Read those reviews

What sizes does the Nexen N Blue 4 Season come in?

The Nexen N Blue 4 Season is available in 105 sizes, ranging from 155-255/40-70 R13-19.

Owner Questions (1)

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I have 2 of these tyres on order. Until I can afford another 2 would you recommend fitting them to the front or rear of a standard front wheel drive car? Show more I have 2 of these tyres on order. Until I can afford another 2 would you recommend fitting them to the front or rear of a standard front wheel drive car? The other axle will have summer tyres on. What's left of the continental eco contact 2. Approx 4/5mm tread. Show less

December 28, 2017

Traditional advice is always put the newer tyres on the rear axle, which helps the car keep an understeer balance rather than an oversteer balance, and wears the older tyres out more quickly. In this case, this is what I would do.

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Nexen N Blue 4 Season Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 27 reviews

Owners most often praise the Nexen N Blue 4 Season for its snow traction, with around half reporting good performance. Around two in five also praise its wet grip, and a similar number find it quiet and good value. Ride comfort and predictable wet handling also earn favourable comments. Tread life divides opinion: around one in five owners report fast wear, while a slightly larger group are pleased with its longevity. Some report 30,000 miles or more, while others see relatively rapid wear, making longevity hard to predict.

What owners mention most counted across 26 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 33 ratings

Owner score 78%
Comfort 82%
Wet Grip 80%
Dry Grip 79%
Handling 79%
Snow Grip 78%
Ice Grip 76%
Road Feedback 74%
Wear 73%

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Most helpful 94%

“'64 VW Passat Estate 110000miles. Front done 40000miles in 4yrs end of life, Rears done 40000miles in 4yrs mid life have still got over 5mm, previous Nexen rears had done 72000m at end of life. Excellent value compared...”

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI (170)
40,000 miles

Read full review → 902 found this helpful

Most critical 10%

“These tyres were fitted at the dealer as I requested all season tyres when buying the car. After only 8 months the tyres developed cracks between the tread. The dealer replaced the tyres under warranty but replaced them...”

Dacia Duster SE 2020
2,000 miles

Read full review → 310 found this helpful

Longest term 90%

“Hello, I used the tires on my old E39 BMW for trips to the office, about 12,000 km miles a year, mainly on the highway and in city traffic. I drive rather leisurely, but it's the same for us. We have mild winters and a...”

BMW 523I
50,000 miles

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73%

BigCarrotGuy November 6, 2026

Initial Impressions

Dacia Logan MCV 2
185/65 R15
25,000 miles

Good enough for a couple years.
After 4 years in a mild climate mountain city all 4 tires are full of small cracks, it aged.
Last winter it had very poor traction in a mix of water&melting snow, while snowing.
They are some of the cheapest non-chinese brand of tires.
Maybe the 2nd generation is better, but I decided to try something else.
For 20% more there are Hankooks. For 30% less there are some promising chinese tires.

74%

Member October 31, 2026

Initial Impressions

Toyota Auris
205/55 R16
20,000 miles

Great 4 seasons tyre, probably one of the best for the price however they wear out really fast on the outer side. Normal driving, normal pressures. They’re a tyre that you put new in winter, drive all year and buy a new set the following wnter.

88%

Member October 22, 2026

Initial Impressions

Ford transit
215/75 R16
22,000 miles

These tyres have been great. I've used them to drive from the UK to the Black Sea multiple times in summer and winter. I've driven through deep snow and compacted ice and the traction and road feedback is excellent. Rears are at 50% wear but the fronts are near end of life due to incorrect camber due to cheap aftermarket lower control arms.

Overall these tyres have been great and I have full confidence in the on snow and ice after watching 4x4's struggle an general off road tyres. My van is converted to a camper and close to the 3500kg limit so tyre wear is very impressive.
In heavy rain they also clear water very well. For a budget tyre I will absolutely buy these again.

I've driven through hot +38C summers and -30C winters and have no complaints about these tyres except the are hard to find

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86%

Member February 4, 2026

Initial Impressions

Skoda Octavia
205/55 R16
32,000 miles

I've had now 2 sets altogether of this type, love them, bought them since 2020 and Jonathan tested them in 2021. I once changed for Kumho 4S but didn't like their wet performance.
The Nexen's last about 32000 miles, they're quiet, perform well in all circumstances and are budget-priced.
The only disadvantage might be the feedback of the tire which is a bit vage if you conform it to summier tyres.

58%

Member January 7, 2026

Initial Impressions

Dacia Logan
195/60 R15
10,000 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going

After about 2.5 years and approximately 18,000 km, my car failed its TÜV inspection. All four tires have deep cracks in the tread. Because of this, I'm extremely dissatisfied. I regularly checked the tire pressure at home. They're okay to drive on, but they're also wider than the original equipment tires, and the rims have a lower offset.
Those who buy cheap end up paying more in the long run.

10%

Member October 21, 2025

Dacia Duster SE 2020
215/60 R17
2,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

These tyres were fitted at the dealer as I requested all season tyres when buying the car.
After only 8 months the tyres developed cracks between the tread.
The dealer replaced the tyres under warranty but replaced them with the same ones; I was not happy to have the same cheap brand.

94%

Member February 21, 2025

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI (170)
215/60 R16
40,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Easy Going

'64 VW Passat Estate 110000miles. Front done 40000miles in 4yrs end of life, Rears done 40000miles in 4yrs mid life have still got over 5mm, previous Nexen rears had done 72000m at end of life. Excellent value compared with Mich or Cont tyres. No 'bad comment on budget tyre' issues. Bought from MyTyres @ £75 each. Will defo use again

29%

Member February 6, 2025

Honda Civic
215/55 R16
Mostly Town
Average

I bought this tires because of the reviews, but stay away from this tires for winter, plus the gas consumption is horrible, loud noise and just not design for winter, I cant believe they have the 3 peak logo on them,

87%

Member October 24, 2024

Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet
215/55 R17
Mostly Town
Average

Great tires for the price/quality ratio. Quiet and comfortable. The car is predictable in dry and wet handling. I have no experience with them on snow. If they do well this first winter for them, I will buy them again. Version XL.

90%

Member July 12, 2024

BMW 523I
225/55 R16
50,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

Hello, I used the tires on my old E39 BMW for trips to the office, about 12,000 km miles a year, mainly on the highway and in city traffic. I drive rather leisurely, but it's the same for us. We have mild winters and a lot of rain in the Rhineland. I can't therefore judge the handling on snow. I never felt unsafe in my car, the tires were completely unobtrusive, grip was present in every situation. They were also very quiet, I never heard a thing from the tires. The car drove perfectly in wet and cold conditions. Half a year ago I drove a screw into the tire, I only noticed it by the noise. The tire didn't lose any air and could be patched. Now the rear tires are relatively worn, I want to change them now. The TÜV did not find any fault with the tires, however. Considering the price-performance ratio and the superior driving characteristics, I will have the successor model fitted. I had a similar mileage with a Vredestein all-weather tire, which was also very good and recommendable. With a Goodyear Vector 4 Season, I had a sawtooth from front to back after changing the wheel, which is why I always change all 4 tires.

83%

Garzonrobot January 18, 2024

SEAT ibiza 1.4
185/60 R15
38,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Excellent tyres, good price/value rate.

77%

Member October 30, 2023

MINI Cooper S
195/55 R16
4,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Used the N’Blue 4S tires for almost a year now. They replaced a set of summer and winter tires.

In dry conditions, the car handles well, allows for fun spirited driving on winding roads but you can find the limits even if you are not absolutely thrashing the car. Braking performance is the most noticably worse than a set of summer tires, keep that in mind. It’s alright, and I would say very good for the price.
It’s also confident enough in the wet.
I had some snow driving experience too, and it’s surprisingly good at that for a relatively cheap 4 season set.

I am very much satisfied. It replaced a set of higher-end 4 seasons I had on a different set of rims and I am happy with them.

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