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Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

Touring All Season All Weather in North America Winter rated

Replaces the N Blue 4 Season

A refined, mid-range all-season touring tyre with convincing dry manners and surprisingly strong winter traction, especially for the money. Its big caveat is wet-water management, where aquaplaning resistance can lag well behind the best.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 16 owner reviews 87% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 11th average finish across 12 independent tests Latest: P15 of 15 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Dry Wet, Snow 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 October 2026.

  • 16owner reviews
  • 155,500miles driven
  • 12professional tests
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

8.8/10

Better than 80% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 12 tests
  • 16 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests12 tests · 5 publications · 2023-2026 81% 86%
Owner reviews16 owner reviews · rated 79% 70% 14%
Combined 80% 8.8

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 51% 30% 12
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 85% 24% 12
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 47% 22% 8
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 91% 13% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 64% 7% 8
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 71% 5% 8

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 81% 12
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 37% 6
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 36% 8

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% comes from its predecessor, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 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

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P15 / 15
  2. 2026 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P9 / 30
  3. 2026 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P9 / 16
  4. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17 P6 / 11
  5. 2025 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P20 / 30
  6. 2025 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P11 / 16
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  1. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P8 / 10
  2. 2024 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P16 / 37
  3. 2024 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P6 / 11
  4. 2023 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P9 / 9
  5. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P12 / 16
  6. 2023 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P9 / 35
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Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 averages a finish of 11th.

12 Tests
0 Test Wins
11th Average
6th Best
20th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20232026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test P15 of 15

The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 finishes last and is the only tyre rated satisfactory. It is quiet and efficient on dry roads, but its snow and wet results fall short of what an all-season tyre needs.

Strong: Noise, Rolling Resistance, Abrasion Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Subj. Comfort Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P15 / 15
20262026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 SetsAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P9 / 30
20262026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P9 / 16
20252025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17P6 / 11gut (Good)
20252025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P20 / 30
20252025 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17P11 / 16
20242024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P8 / 10
20242024 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P16 / 37
20242024 Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P6 / 11
20232023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P9 / 9
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P12 / 16
20232023 All Season Tyre 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P9 / 35

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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is projected to cost €7.33 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €293 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test.

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2€7.33
Goodyear Vector All Season 4€8.06
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3€9.57
Michelin CrossClimate 3€10.68
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 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range156 sizes available

155-275Width30-70Profile14-21Rim74-112 T-YLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 156 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on 148 of 156 sizes

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

600UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature10/32"Tread depth (new)70,000milesMileage warranty

Staggered fitments: 35,000 miles on the rear

Popular sizes225/45 R18195/50 R15205/60 R16235/45 R17205/55 R16205/60 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in the wet?
Across the 12 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stops 5.4% longer than premium rivals, 3.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 51/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 16 reviews.
How good is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in the dry?
Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 3.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 85/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 16 reviews.
How good is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 in the snow?
Across the 8 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stops 3% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 18.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 8 snow-traction tests, it is 5.1% worse than premium rivals, 2.4% worse than mid-range rivals and 13.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 47/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the snow from 16 reviews.
How good is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 stops 5.1% shorter than premium rivals, 7.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 91/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 on ice from 16 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2?
Across the 6 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2's rolling resistance is 2.7% higher than premium rivals, 0.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 5.9% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 (11)
How many miles does the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is expected to last around 33,831 miles (54,446 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 have?
In the US, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 600, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Nexen backs it with a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty (35,000 miles on the rear of a staggered fitment). New, it has 10/32" (7.9 mm) of tread.
What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2?
Across 16 owner ratings the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 averages 79%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.5. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 92% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is projected to cost €7.33 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €293 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 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 4Season 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2?
Owners rate the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 13 reviews.
How well do the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 8.6 out of 10 for wear across 13 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 again?
87% of owners say they would buy the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 again, based on the 15 owner reviews that answered the question. 40% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2's wet grip?
Of the 13 owner reviews analysed for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, 8 mention wet grip: 7 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "A proper all season tyre that doesn't Excell but doesn't disappoint either in all weather conditions". Read those reviews
What does the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 replace?
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is the successor to the Nexen N Blue 4 Season in Nexen's range.
What sizes does the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 come in?
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is available in 200 sizes, ranging from 155-275/30-70 R14-21.
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How are these on rough dirt roads?
January 9, 2025
All season tyres are not intended for rough roads which means you risk tyre damage if you're using them heavily offroad, however generally people find that with the softer compound and directional tread pattern, as found on the N'Blue 4Season 2, they can offer very good grip in light off road situations.

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 12 reviews

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.

What owners mention most counted across 13 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Wear 86%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Handling 78%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Snow Grip 73%
  • Ice Grip 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 91%

“My first all-season tyres, have them fitted for just over a month but apart snow and ice I have already tested them in almost any environment they would appear in (hot, dry and dusty summer, grease after short shower...”

  • Skoda 2002 Fabia 1.4 estate
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 661 found this helpful
Most critical 48%

“I bought the car with fresh tyres. It is a light FWD, so nothing extreme. Totally normal, daily drive including winding roads, mountain passes, highway. Overall, the winter experience is very poor. Hardly any grip on...”

  • SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI DSG
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 9 found this helpful
Longest term 88%

“In 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...”

  • Kia Motors Optima (K5)
  • 32,000 miles
Read full review → 9 found this helpful

All 13 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 reviews

Score spread across 13 written reviews
91%
Member
Mid-Life

So 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.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1
88%
Member
Mid-Life

In 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.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 9
  1. Initial Impressions80% 1,000 miles
    Extremely quiet tire with good wet grip after the first 1000+ km. Compared to the replaced Hankook Winter I*Cept evo2 W320, the new Nexen tires are more comfortable.
48%
Member
Mid-Life

I bought the car with fresh tyres. It is a light FWD, so nothing extreme. Totally normal, daily drive including winding roads, mountain passes, highway. Overall, the winter experience is very poor. Hardly any grip on wet, cold roads. Snow, forget it. It is DANGEROUS on snow and ice, grip is non-existent. Almost comparable to a summer tyre. This winter I am buying a set of winter tyres.Summer and dry roads is a different story, fortunately. I have been driving on extremely warm tarmac this summer, and the car was handling fine. Good grip in corners, braking is fine. Comparable to a summer tyre. Conclusion? Despite being a 4 season tyre, it is clearly not, I will keep it as a summer set until it wears out and have a dedicated winter set. Comfort is not bad, not noisy.

I can compare with Hankook Winter Icept RS3, which I have been driven on several cars for over ten years. Amazing snow and ice grip, good aquaplanning, but extremely noisy. The only reason why I would not buy it again. I will probably go mid range and buy a Bridgestone Blizzak or Nokian Snowproof next.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 2
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 9

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83%
JBob
Initial Impressions

My new Citroen C3 hybrid, (delivered in April 2026), came with factory fitted Goodyear "efficientgrip" tyres, and my plan was to fit all season tyres in November. Unfortunately one of my tyres was damaged beyond repair in early August, by a puncture close to the sidewall. My local tyre depot offered me 4 new Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 tyres at a great price, (during the very hot summer weather), so I decided to change my tyres earlier than planned. (I also had a family member who could make use of the 3 remaining Goodyears). At first, the change of tyre was quite noticeable, as you might expect, and I wasn't sure I had made the right decision. But after the first couple of hundred miles I became much more sure of the Nexens and their capabilities. I then went on holiday and covered just over 500 miles in a week on various "A" roads, "B" roads, and some motorway miles too. I had both hot and dry and cool and, (very), wet driving conditions, and the Nexens performed admirably. I've now covered around 2000 miles on these tyres, and as the weather turns colder, I'll report back again, as I live quite high up in the UK. Definitely worth considering these tyres, especially given that mine are made in Europe, (Czech Republic), by a well known brand, who supplies OEM tyres to some car makers.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 16
81%
Member
Mid-Life

I have had these tires for 3 years and I can say in all honesty they are worth considering.
Compared to my previous AllSeason tires (Kumho Solus HA32), Nexen are superior în all departments (wet braking, dry braking, snow, handling, cornering).
If you are not an extremely spirited driver and do not push the car to its limit, Nexen checks all boxes.
I will definitely buy again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 38
70%
Member
Initial Impressions
First set of all-weather tires. Not overly impressed, as I'm used to drive on seasonal tires (summer/winter), although they are not too bad for everyday driving.
I wouldn't suggest them for spirited driving or trying the limits of the car as the tires are too squishy. For dry and wet driving, if you're following the speed limits you should be fine.
Still haven't had the chance to test them in proper snow, but with the limited experience in few snowy patches in the mountains (without surprises), I'm having high hopes to make it trough the winter.
Comfort and noise are satisfactory, possibly a trade-off from the driving dynamics.
So far for the 5000 miles (~8k km) during spring and summer, haven't noticed any difference in the tyre behaviour or indications of them being worn.

Will buy again, just not for the current car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 9
Helpful 59
76%
Member
Mid-Life
Even though in some tests they do not rate well the dry performance I found it quite impressive for an affordable all-season, it's progressive even when pushing and gives plenty of confidence. I also did not experience any big "fault" on the wet and snow, however I had some tricky situation on the ice vs a proper winter tyre. I would reccomend this tyre very much unless (like me) you decide to move somewhere with icy roads.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 100
75%
Ohzbo
Initial Impressions
I fitted these on my 320d (F31) in december last year, they performed surprisingly well in the harsh winterconditions we had. The tires also performed well on dry roads and higer Autobahn speeds (160-200kmh). The road feedback is good for a allseason tire, im am happier than with the Vredestein quadtrac pro plus which seemed squisher. I am interested on how they will perform on warmer days in the summer. No signs of wear could be noticed at this point.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 116
86%
Member
Initial Impressions
Here I am again with my Daewoo Leganza but with different tyres. The Nexen N blue all season.

Positively surprised. Especially if you look at the price.

A proper all season tyre that doesn't Excell but doesn't disappoint either in all weather conditions. It's a nice peace of mind that no matter what kind of weather you get in to this tyre gets the job done. (2 weeks ago heavy snow with trailer)

Look at all the positive reviews here. It's practically a no brainer.

Forget about the Goodride all season which is wrote about before.

Thats a winter tyre with an all season badge.
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 214
76%
Member
Average performance on dry and wet roads, good on snow and excellent on ice. Driven on icy roads during a snowstorm at 5 fahrenheit. The car stopped immediately and accelerated from stop signs at intersections where trucks and SUVs were spinning rubber and couldn’t move.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 239
91%
Member
My first all-season tyres, have them fitted for just over a month but apart snow and ice I have already tested them in almost any environment they would appear in (hot, dry and dusty summer, grease after short shower, torrential rain, "normal" dry and wet roads, cold mornings etc.). First impressions: quietest tyres I have had in the past ten years, at least of those fitted on this particular car (Bridgestone ER300, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, Nokian Wetproof, Nokian WR D3, Continental TS 860), also lowest fuel consumption.

Handling and safety: I would compare them to both Goodyears and Nokians when those were new in terms of traction and breaking distances in dry or wet conditions; although I would say that both summer tyres had better traction in torrential rain and standing water (I'm not going to break any speed records in those conditions so I don't mind). It might seem to be a strong statement but keep in mind that this is a recent model whereas those summer tyres are quite old but stll sold as new (almost all manufacturers stopped introducing newer models for smaller cars so it is an absolutely valid comparison).

I am not going to expect how long they are going to last and actually I don't care. The winter Continentals are still pefectly OK even after nine years without any signs of deterioration but the Goodyears became dangerous after their third season (cca 20.000 km) and had to go with 6 mm of tread left. Nokians were better, after five years of use and cca 25.000 km they only started showing first signs of losing their original grip at the moment they were replaced (punctured sidewall by a sharp object on two of them). So if I replace them after five years and some 35.000 km because they have worn out without losing grip, I would be absolutely satisfied.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 661
100%
Member
Еxcellent tire for all conditions! Tried on snow, ice, dry and wet, about 10,000 km, no complaints
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
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